17th November 2005, 06:10 PM
Quote:quote:Originally posted by troll
Without the western markets in stolen antiquities and the behaviour of a certain website-would it not be questionable as to whether looters would be out of a job? Have seen what modern looters did and continue to do in the near east and its not pretty. Seems to be the case that the major markets for raped heritage exist in a country that can`t (aledgedly) point to itself on a world map.
I think Iran has the right idea-heritage belongs to everyone and should not be seen as an individuals monetary asset.Harsh consequences can be the only way to deter this growing disease.Good for Iran.Same here please.
If that's the website I'm thinking of, their allowal of blatently illegal trade in historic artifacts is why me, my fiance and our families don't use it. Last time I checked someone was selling a very nice chinese bronze dragon that stands about 60cm high. Half of the people on it actaully say that the stuff is plundered!