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The illicit antiquities trade and other cultural heritage issues. By a mouthy youth. For the mouthy youth. |
Historically important sites are being irrevocably damaged by criminals who plunder them for “trophies” which cannot be replaced.Mike Harlow, legal director at English Heritage, said he believed internet mapping services and his own organisation risked leaving heritage sites vulnerable…
This is why we can’t have nice things
Sigh.
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Interesting. Unsurprising when you think about it, sadly.