[FairOpinion]

The artefacts date from before the arrival of the Spanish conquerors

The objects were probably looted from Peruvian sites and museums

[FairOpinion]

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"Customs officials in Florida have seized more than 300 ancient Peruvian artefacts smuggled into the US.

The artefacts include a clay vessel thought to be 3,500 years old. "

[RightWhale]

Close one. For a minute I thought they might have arrested Hernando de Soto.

[humblegunner]

Customs officials in Florida have seized more than 300 ancient Peruvian artefacts smuggled into the US.

Artifacts worldwide tremble at the spelling, developing.

Artificial persons silent, said to be gloating.

[Adiemus]

Interesting. I'm going to print the article and give it to my Archeology Professor. Thanks!

[JimSEA]

The Smithsonian and The Field Museum are wonderful places and I have spend hours in amazement at their collections. However, I would argue for the maintenance of must artifacts in museum settings adjacent to where they were found. Seeing them in the context of the environment and architecture which generated them is, to me, invaluable. Traveling shows like the Pompeii exhibit which is coming might be the best way to do things rather than permanent collections which often means "kept out of sight in boxes". Locking things away in private collections away from any study troubles me even more for the information that is lost. I understand the strictures of private property but would make some conditions for the study of ancient goods such as those referenced in this article (understanding that they were being smuggled for private collectors).

[SunkenCiv]

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