The Importance Of Looting In Iraq

Although only briefly mentioned in the reading it is very well known that looting in Iraq is something prevalent. After the fall of it government many historical sites were left open to looting and a large number of citizens took advantage of that. After realizing what was happening the UNESCO listed Iraq as in need of emergency action in order to protect their cultural heritage. Although this has been brought to worldwide attention looting continues. The looting not only removes artifacts from Iraq, but also damages digging sites and temples. The damage that is being done to the sites can compromise and future digging that can be done. Dates will harder to retrieve, any previous work done will be ruined, artifacts will be harder to place since
no one recorder what was found where and thousands of artifacts could just be lost forever.