Antiques

Mining History and Undermining Security: The Impact of the Illicit Antiquities Market on War and Security

Mining History and Undermining Security: The Impact of the Illicit Antiquities Market on War and Security

Where conflict, instability, and insecurity exist, illicit markets for desired goods follow. Unimpeded—or even encouraged—by local law enforcement or security forces, the trafficking of cultural property is also a faster, simpler process for private collectors when the means for peacetime physical security of museums, monuments, ancient sites, and collections is focused elsewhere while fighting.