The threat on Archeology in Syria, Ukraine, and Elsewhere.

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Since all the treasure hunting metal detector shows became popular, archaeological sites world wide seem to be in danger, not just in war zones. Officials are very reluctant to act on these developments, whether products of peace or war, because the value of archaeology is not, in my view, adequately established.

Very true. Only in some restrict countries is Archaeology a valued and treasured academic and socio-cultural tool, and has appropriate legislation protecting it. The widespread and unregulated use of metal detectors only aggravates the issue.