WH1: Answering the Question of Ownership

As we saw in the film about the search for and discovery of the tomb of King Tut, the question of ownership becomes very important in the development of history.  In more simple terms, once we have found something (for example, King Tut), who owns it?

On the one hand, you have Howard Carter, who spent his life searching for the tomb and actually found it.

On the other hand, you have the Egyptian government, on whose land the tomb actually was and whose history it actually is.

This question comes up often, even locally.  Read the brief article here about the Griffin, a 17th century French ship found in the waters of Lake Michigan. 

Also, read this article from 1922 about Egypt seizing King Tut's tomb.

After you've read, post your thoughts on the question of ownership.  Who, ultimately, should be the owner of historical artifacts that are found?  Be sure to comment on the content of both articles as well as anything else you find relevant.

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