State Department Grants Seizure Immunity to Mexican Artifacts
Xochicalco temple of the plumed serpent. Photo: Giovani V; CC. |
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Xochicalco temple of the plumed serpent. Photo: Giovani V; CC. |
CONTACT: www.culturalheritagelawyer.com
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Video source: AFP This post is researched, written, and published on the blog Cultural Heritage Lawyer Rick St. Hilaire at culturalheritagelawyer.blogspot.com. Text copyrighted 2010-2013 by Ricardo A. St. Hilaire, Attorney…
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