The situation in Egypt requires those involved with the antiquities market to conduct a rigorous due diligence policy when it come to material that is offered for sale.
SAFE is conductioning a survey: "Should market countries stop buying antiquities from Egypt until order is restored?". What do you think? Vote now!
Discussion of the archaeological ethics surrounding the collecting of antiquities and archaeological material.
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Another Bürki object returns to Italy
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