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Qatar National Library shines spotlight on dark practice of antiquities trafficking
31 Jan 2021 - 19:38
The Peninsula
Doha: Everyone is familiar with organized crimes such as the trafficking of drugs, weapons and humans. But can the illegal trade of antiquities and archeological artifacts across the world be considered a form of organized crime?
Qatar National Library will shed light on antiquities trafficking in a two-day webinar, “What is Antiquities Trafficking?” on 7 – 8 February 2021. The event will discuss the structures of supply chains for the illicit trade of cultural items, identify key stakeholders involved in the criminal practice, and explore the source, transit routes and market countries of the illegal activity.
Qatar National Library is organizing the first edition of the “Scientific Applications in Cultural Heritage Forum” from January 25 to 30. Held virtually, the forum will feature lectures and presentations on pigments and dyes in manuscripts and heritage objects by leading experts in the field.