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I hope you are correct. But, I am curious if this is true with every single one.

 

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I know several professional archaeologists, art historians, and classicists who collect archaeological materials. Not many would say so publically, however!

 

I don't doubt that, but do they collect illegally from their digs or via the same means as the rest of us?

 

Most just like us. Some have things from excavations which they were granted permission to keep. Others have just taken things—one friend got stopped at either the Greek or Iraq border carrying a huge load of ancient bones (for continuing his research back home).He had to forfeit them not because they were ancient but because they were wildlife!

I believe the AIA (and possibly the ANS) has some sort of resolution not to publish anything unless it came from a controlled excavation or with a very clear provenance. Many were upset about that, and I’ve been assisted by some scholars “off the record” because they fear reprisal. I’ll happily publish such material and one can even use a pseudonym—Long live KOINON!

 

Already did that. I certainly hope someone finally stands up to the archeological lobby, it's quite absurd that they have that much power with our State Dept.