The Ethical Minefield of Studying Ancient Civilizations

Re:The Ethical Minefield of Studying Ancient Civilizations by Manu1987 on Friday May 04, 2018 @07:09AM (#16993628)

> 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. ''

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Re:The Ethical Minefield of Studying Ancient Civilizations by icebraining on Friday May 04, 2018 @08:34AM (#16994041)

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.

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