December 2013 Archeology - Africa

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Libya
Libya is going to crack down on antiquities smuggling:
http://magharebia.com/en_GB/articles/awi/features/2013/11/29/feature-01

Nigeria
More on those Nok sculptures in Germany:
http://allafrica.com/stories/201311251432.html

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Libya
Again we’re hearing of Libya ‘getting serious’ about fighting antiquities smuggling:
http://allafrica.com/stories/201312021213.html

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Ethiopia
Suggestion that first Christian manuscript art may have come from Ethiopia:
http://www.theartnewspaper.com/articles/Research-uncovers-lost-African-school-of-painting/31139

Kenya
China and Kenya are examining ancient trade links (still):
http://www.kbc.co.ke/kenya-china-partner-in-excavation-works/

Mali
Trying to save artifacts in Mali:
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history-archaeology/The-Race-to-Save-Malis-Priceless-Artifacts-236271361.html

Sudan
Mummies from the Sudan:
http://www.livescience.com/42017-medieval-crypt-holds-7-male-mummies.html

Tunisia
A bust in Tunisia:
http://www.businessnews.com.tn/arrestation-de-9-tunisiens-en-possession-de-pieces-archeologiques-dune-valeur-de-500-mille-dinars,520,42944,3  (French)