Here is a link to a NY Times story on cultural property. It talks about NAGPRA, museums, international usage of the concept, and the destruction of the Buddist statues by the Taliban, among other things. You may find it an interesting article, though whether you agree or are incensed may depend on your frame of reference. Here is the link.http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/27/arts/design/27conn.html?ex=1369627200&en=8a727a9f8ed596ca&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink



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