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Syria’s treasure hunting fever

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Preserving Syria's Heritage: Incentives Against Treasure Hunting

This chapter explores the Syrian government's and local citizens' initiatives to protect historical sites from illegal treasure hunting. It highlights a cultural worker's program that encourages reporting archaeological finds, showcasing personal integrity through a man's choice to preserve a significant Byzantine mosaic instead of selling it.

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