Before revision: The roots of today's legal situation for the precise protection of cultural heritage also lie in some of Austria's ruler Maria Theresa (1717 - 1780) decided Regulations and the demands of the Congress of Vienna (1814/15) not to remove works of art from their place of origin in the war.Schutz des kulturellen Erbes (German - Protection of cultural heritgage), Austrian Armed Forces The process continued at the end of the 19th century when, in 1874 (in Brussels), at least a draft international agreement on the laws and customs of war was agreed.
After revision: The roots of today's legal situation for the precise protection of cultural heritage also lie in some of Austria's ruler Maria Theresa (1717 - 1780) regulations and the demands of the Congress of Vienna (1814/15) not to remove works of art from their place of origin in the war.Schutz des kulturellen Erbes (German - Protection of cultural heritgage), Austrian Armed Forces The process continued at the end of the 19th century when, in 1874 (in Brussels), at least a draft international agreement on the laws and customs of war was agreed.