While Egyptian officials
blame locals for the abysmal state of important archaeological sites in the country, cultural heritage lobbyists with
ties to the Egyptian government are
once again scapegoating collectors for the rise of ISIS. Perhaps the real problem, however, is that Arab dictators have appropriated early civilizations for their own nationalistic purposes, making antiquities a
target for disaffected individuals and groups.
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