> not really an ethical conundrum doing so because there's no incentive for looters, as the artifacts are not bought.

''A cultural property expert warned Hobby Lobby’s in-house counsel about the artifacts, saying they may have been looted from archaeological sites in Iraq. Still, Hobby Lobby signed a purchase agreement for $1.6 million in December 2010, wiring the money to seven different bank accounts. ''

I think LoSboccacc is saying is that the way they (by which I assume is meant Italians, as per the link) deal with it doesn't have ethical problems.