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The Problem of Looting

Round the world there is a problem of the looting of archaeological sites

What can be done about this?

Sometimes it is argued that the best approach is to try to ban all trade in antiquities.

These pages look at some alternative and more fruitful approaches.

• The problem of Looting: some general considerations

• Elephants and the looting of ivory: a parallel case study

• England: a study in success. The chapter on Treasure Trove from my report on Who owns the Past.

• A note on What is a Libertarian

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Last revised: 24th January 2000