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museum robbery in the world _ 5359 have been recovered so far, mainly in
Europe and the United States.

Archaeologists say an illegal dig destroys a site forever, taking objects
out of their context, robbing them of scientific value and depriving nations
of their cultural history.

Visitors said the show was illuminating, especially the aspect of the
antiquities smuggling in the Third World.

``It is easy to approach even for someone who is not an academic,'' said
visitor Christos Kalambousis, 71.

Designed to stand next to acheaological collections, the exhibition partly
funded by the EU has already been shown at Cyprus' Archaeological Museum and
will travel to the Greek museums of Corinth and Nemea, before going abroad.

Reuters