Antiquities Trafficking and Heritage Anthropology Research Project
The Antiquities Trafficking and Heritage Anthropology Research Project (ATHAR) consists of a group of experts that conduct research on the looting and trafficking of antiquities.[1] [2]
The Arab Spring and the ensuing wars created opportunities for traffickers in the Middle East to loot archeological sites with impunity. Social media allowed anyone with a smart phone to sell the looted antiquities. Much of the trade takes place on Facebook.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ Press, Michael (2019-07-11). "How Social Media is Allowing for Illegal Antiquities Trafficking". Hyperallergic. Retrieved 2020-10-22.
- ^ Mashberg, Tom (2020-06-23). "Facebook, Citing Looting Concerns, Bans Historical Artifact Sales". The New York Times. Retrieved 2020-10-22.
- ^ Zraick, Karen (2019-05-09). "Now for Sale on Facebook: Looted Middle Eastern Antiquities". The New York Times. Retrieved 2020-10-22.