Egyptian Antiquities Trade: Emergency Restrictions Needed

I have repeatedly condemned antiquities trading and collecting, which is almost always fuel for looting and smuggling, as well as fraud.

In the last three years, political turmoil in Egypt has led to horrible looting and, inevitably, illicit sales overseas, especially in the US.

One thing that should be done is to impose restrictions on imports of antiquities from Egypt.  The antiquities minister, Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim Ali, has requested fast action, which seems the least that should be done.

For independent information on antiquities looting from Egypt and everywhere, check out the Antiquities Coalition and the The Capitol Archaeological Institute of George Washington University.