Archaeologists Hunt Grave Robbers In AZ Backcountry

KPHO ^ | November 5, 2010 | Morgan Loew

[nickcarraway]

[FrankR]

They’re not robbing graves, they’re just looking for new democrat voters, that’s all.

[frogjerk]

“What they’re doing out here is disrupting and in most cases destroying human remains

Isn't this what Archeologists do as well?

[cajuncow]

[calex59]

Isn't this what Archeologists do as well?

Yeah, but they are the elite and so it is ok if they rob, steal, and disturb someone's ancestral grave sites./Sar

[TrueKnightGalahad]

...inhabited by the people known as the Hohokam....

Related to the Hekawi? Were they anywhere near Fort Courage?

[The Comedian]

Don't these people watch movies?

They're just *begging* for a haunting, a mummy attack, a zombie plague, or some sort of indigenous pagan god to wake from its sleep and threaten a nearby rural community.

And don't expect any help from Kolchak or Mulder, either, idiots.

Frowning takes 68 muscles.
Smiling takes 6.
Pulling this trigger takes 2.
I'm lazy.

[apoxonu]

Related to the Hekawi? Were they anywhere near Fort Courage? No, related to the Fugawi, a tribe that disappeared without a trace. When they went missing, the Hohokam asked: "where the Fugawi?"

[fieldmarshaldj]

*groan* :-P

[ThePatrioticArtist]

I KNOW!! I’m a bit superstitious when it comes to those kinds of things...you never know what kind of mojo could be lurking around in a grave.

My money would be on Kolchak, though. He’s wily and persistent enough to get to the bottom of it. ;)

[exblockhead]

The major difference between a grave robber and an archeologist is: WHO is PAYING !!

[The Comedian]

My money would be on Kolchak, though. He’s wily and persistent enough to get to the bottom of it. ;)

Me too. Kolchak was private sector. Mulder and Scully were government payroll parasites...

Frowning takes 68 muscles.
Smiling takes 6.
Pulling this trigger takes 2.
I'm lazy.

[JoeProBono]

[dhs12345]

LOL!!!!

[TigersEye]

If you see evidence of archaeological damage or suspicious activity at a ruin, you can report it by calling the Federal Law Enforcement Communications Center at 800-637-9152.

And if you find evidence of ancient artifacts on your property destroy it immediately or the FedGov will take your land or throw so many prohibitions on using it at you you might as well not own it and forget selling it.

[GladesGuru]

“What they’re doing out here is disrupting and in most cases destroying human remains

Isn’t this what Archeologists do as well?

Yes, - BUT, the archeologists are part of the ‘academented’, are Federally funded, and don’t appreciate competition.

Ain’t you got no respect?

[miltonbradleyfriedman]

No it isn’t. The major difference is that an archaeologist’s aim is to learn about our heritage and publish it for the education of all, while a treasure hunter just wants to cash in.

I hate the elite as much as the next guy, but let’s not be ridiculous.

[Grizzled Bear]

“What they’re doing out here is disrupting and in most cases destroying human remains while they’re seeking out pots to sell,” said Scott Wood, an archaeologist for the Tonto National Forest.

If the government would legalize pots, we wouldn't have this problem.

[SunkenCiv]

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[Cold Heart]

Same for endangered species.