The protection of cultural heritage in crisis areas is a complex challenge that requires specialised skills, advanced technological tools and international cooperation. The Carabinieri Command for the Protection of Cultural Heritage (TPC), established in 1969 as the first unit in the world within an armed force dedicated specifically to the protection of cultural heritage, has developed a globally recognised operating model. In summary form, this article illustrates the main experiences gained by the TPC in Kosovo and Iraq since 2002, highlighting their operational results, capacity building strategies and subsequent development in the framework of the “Blue Helmets of Culture”and European missions. In PROCULTHER-NET 2 Project. Technical Bulletin N. 6, November 2025, pp 18 – 24. KEYWORDS: civil-military cooperation, cultural heritage protection, post-conflict areas, Blue Helmets of Culture.
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