Grave Robbing and Gold Theft: Antiquities Smuggling and Trading
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Tomb raids, forged documents and smuggling – countless archaeological sites and historical monuments have been destroyed to satisfy an international and lucrative antiquities market. Ancient objects from the countries around the Mediterranean have long been an attractive collecting area, both for private individuals and institutions such as museums. Where does everything end up and what role does museums play in the illegal trade?