Treasure hunters
Archaeological service finds new weapon against illegal excavations.
Illegal treasure hunters are a growing threat to archaeology. Finds end up in private homes and important historic information is lost to science. The canton of Zug is trying new ways to fight illegal excavations and has persuaded a former treasure hunter to change sides. (SF/swissinfo.ch)
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