Crossroads of Culture: An Endangered Past - Archaeology Magazine Archive

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An Endangered Past "Crossroads of Culture"
February 28, 2001

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With archaeological remains stretching back several millennia, Mali has been a frequent target of those trading in illegally excavated artifacts, particularly terracottas from sites in the area of Djenné. For information on Mali's endangered cultural heritage see:

* "Faking African Art," January/February 2001

* The Looting of Cultural Material in Mali
* Protecting Mali's Cultural Heritage

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