Jonathan Tokeley, contentiously convicted in 1997 after a landmark trial for smuggling Egyptian antiquities, examines current practice with regard to the conservation of antiquities and archaeological remains, and argues passionately for change. According to the cultural heritage crusade, the so-called ?Source Countries? have an indefeasible right to the ancient artefacts that are found in their soil. Also, as far as possible, what's been removed in the past (such as the Elgin Marbles) should now be returned. This argument ? widely accepted amongst archaeologists ? has at it's heart the academic's traditional disdain for the very idea of selling art for profit (and archaeologists? fear that they will have their licences revoked).