tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972497915033440413.post2237219613018185096..comments2024-03-20T18:15:41.858+00:00Comments on Looting Matters: Cyprus and Private CollectionsDavid Gillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13164794689385933318noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972497915033440413.post-40730401718652741672008-08-26T20:06:00.000+01:002008-08-26T20:06:00.000+01:00Dr. Herscher;I would be most interested in reading...Dr. Herscher;<BR/><BR/>I would be most interested in reading your two papers. I did find them indexed on JSTOR, but alas JSTOR has not yet found a way (or a will) to accommodate independent scholars. What is one in want and need of scholarly studies to do if not affiliated with an academic institution?<BR/><BR/>WayneWayne G. Sayleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02443529723963083983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972497915033440413.post-5128050150299040122008-08-26T18:24:00.000+01:002008-08-26T18:24:00.000+01:00I published a brief article on this topic a few ye...I published a brief article on this topic a few years ago: <BR/><BR/>“Destroying the Past in Order to ‘Save’ It: Collecting Antiquities from Cyprus,” pp. 138-54 in N.A. Silberman and E.S. Frerichs, eds., Archaeology and Society in the 21st Century: The Dead Sea Scrolls and Other Case Studies, Israel Exploration Society and Dorot Foundation (Jerusalem 2001).<BR/><BR/>There is also a useful case study of looting in Cyprus in: David Frankel and Jennifer Webb, The Bronze Age Cemeteries at Deneia in Cyprus (Studies in Mediterranean Archaeology, Paul Astroms Forlag: Savedalen 2008)<BR/><BR/>Ellen HerscherEllenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03383504210191031740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972497915033440413.post-40115954645365460132008-08-25T11:52:00.000+01:002008-08-25T11:52:00.000+01:00MarcTwo points for clarification.1. The quotation,...Marc<BR/>Two points for clarification.<BR/><BR/>1. The quotation, "illegally excavated material is frequently taken out of Cyprus even today via the Turkish occupied north and sold in the North American and European black markets", was made by Eftis (and is quoted on the original posting with a link back to where it was made).<BR/><BR/>2. For "Achilleas" see my earlier <A HREF="http://lootingmatters.blogspot.com/2008/01/cyprus-and-coins-metal-detectorist.html" REL="nofollow">posting</A>.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for such a detailed response. Is your UNESCO paper available?<BR/><BR/>Best wishes<BR/><BR/>DavidDavid Gillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13164794689385933318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972497915033440413.post-25812572583672650932008-08-23T16:28:00.000+01:002008-08-23T16:28:00.000+01:00Dear WayneThank you for your kind offer. I think w...Dear Wayne<BR/><BR/>Thank you for your kind offer. I think we should see what Dr Fehlmann is doing with his research. But why do you think that I would consider you unqualified to undertake such a study? Decisions for publication in academic journals are (usually) made anonymously and are based on the quality of the research.<BR/><BR/>Britain has, of course, a long-standing interest in the archaeology of <A HREF="http://bsahistory.blogspot.com/search/label/cyprus" REL="nofollow">Cyprus</A>.<BR/><BR/>Best wishes<BR/><BR/>DavidDavid Gillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13164794689385933318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972497915033440413.post-4018137665451814342008-08-23T15:54:00.000+01:002008-08-23T15:54:00.000+01:00David;You wrote: "There needs to be a study of the...David;<BR/><BR/>You wrote: "There needs to be a study of the material and intellectual consequences of collecting Cypriot antiquities."<BR/><BR/>I fully agree and would volunteer to undertake such a study.<BR/><BR/>(pause for effect)<BR/><BR/>Sorry, I couldn't resist the humor. We all know that the only person qualified to undertake such a study would be an archaeologist.<BR/><BR/>(pause for reflection) <BR/><BR/>MY, MY, what is the matter with me today? Am I going daft?<BR/><BR/>Seriously, you do make some good points about the nature of hypocrisy and the need for rational controls that promote preservation rather than encourage illicit traffic. As much as some Cypriots hate Britain, the Republic of Cyprus could nonetheless learn a thing or two from the Treasure Act and PAS.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for a moment of lucidity in the discussion.<BR/><BR/>Regards,<BR/><BR/>WayneWayne G. Sayleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02443529723963083983noreply@blogger.com