Looting Ancient Tombs Looters not only steal objects, they destroy sites, along with valuable evidence that can never be replaced. Grave robbers have plundered this site for hundreds of years.
Looters are only interested in the market value of an object's material.
Unlike looters, archaeologists know that it is the context that is priceless. In context, every object discovered has irreplaceable value because it has meaning . Because of their beauty and fine workmanship, Moche artifacts are highly valued in the international art market. It is important to stop their looting and smuggling.