Tag Archives: Looting

10 Die in Egypt while Digging for Ancient Treasures

Posted on March 12, 2012 by

AFP: CAIRO — Ten people were killed when the soil caved in on them as they were illegally digging for ancient treasures under a house in a central Egyptian village, police officials told AFP on Monday. The 10, including four … Continue reading →

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Australia to Return Egyptian Archaeological Artefacts

Posted on September 18, 2011 by

The Canberra Times reports: A hoard of stolen ancient Egyptian artefacts were yesterday returned to Egypt after a whirlwind few months of travel. Office for the Arts representative Sally Basser handed the 122 artefacts to ambassador Omar Metwally in Canberra on … Continue reading →

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Where Heaven Falls Prey to Thieves

Posted on July 31, 2011 by

A short documentary… … about the extensive art theft that has taken place in North Cyprus since the 1974 Turkish invasion. The theft has taken place with tacit or active approval from the Turkish army. The plunder not only served … Continue reading →

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The Miriam, Daughter of Yeshua, Son of Caiphas Ossuary

Posted on June 29, 2011 by

Arutz Sheva reports  on the recovery of the ossuary belonging to Caiaphas’ granddaughter: 3 years ago  an ancient inscribed sarcophagus was turned over to the Theft Prevention Unit of the Antiquities Authority. It was discovered by grave robbers who plundered and ancient … Continue reading →

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American Arrested Over Alleged Antiquities Smuggling in Israel

Posted on May 18, 2011 by

CNN reports on an American tour guide who has been arrested in Israel on suspicion of selling ancient artifacts to American tourists: Israeli authorities arrested a retired American university lecturer this week on suspicion of selling ancient artifacts illegally to U.S. … Continue reading →

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Icon Smuggling Ring Uncovered

Posted on May 10, 2011 by

Scotland Yard has identified the alleged mastermind behind a ring that has been stealing religious icons from churches and monasteries in Epirus and Thessaly which subsequently ended up at European auction houses. According to the Greek authorities, police in Athens … Continue reading →

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Egypt’s Archaeological Sites Stand Unguarded

Posted on March 28, 2011 by

Concerned archaeologists called today on Egypt’s Prime Minister Essam Sharaf to return police to archaeological sites. The move is required to put an end to illegal excavations and wild looting of storehouses and tombs. “The desecration of archaeological sites and … Continue reading →

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2nd Temple-era Coins Found in Galilee

Posted on February 3, 2011 by

During a police raid. Police officers stumbled on a large stash of jugs and coins dating back from the Second Temple era in the Galilee village of Mazara on Thursday, during an arms raid. The archeological finds were kept in … Continue reading →

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Boy George Reurns Stolen Icon to Cyprus Church

Posted on January 20, 2011 by

Musician Boy George has agreed to return to the Church of Cyprus an icon of Christ that came into his possession 11 years after the Turkish invasion. The BBC reports: The former Culture Club singer bought the piece from a London … Continue reading →

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