Discussion of the archaeological ethics surrounding the collecting of antiquities.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Looting in Bulgaria: video evidence
Rick St Hilaire has posted an important Australian documentary on looting in Bulgaria. This is a good reminder about what is at stake in the cultural property debate.
very intresting video david,thanks for the link.peter tompa has got a point when he says that bulgarian authorities are showing total apathy in policeing their cultural heritage.even the archaeologist in the film blames the "police,courts and the governments".personaly i dont think an mou would do any good.i think they would be better off educating their population and providing jobs.im sure most of this stuff goes to german auction houses and the european market.anyway it is great shame what is going on. kyri.
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very intresting video david,thanks for the link.peter tompa has got a point when he says that bulgarian authorities are showing total apathy in policeing their cultural heritage.even the archaeologist in the film blames the "police,courts and the governments".personaly i dont think an mou would do any good.i think they would be better off educating their population and providing jobs.im sure most of this stuff goes to german auction houses and the european market.anyway it is great shame what is going on.
kyri.
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