Antiquities trade

Antiquities trade means buying and selling really old things like pots, statues, and jewelry that were made a very long time ago by people who are no longer here. These things are called "antiquities" and they are special because they help us learn about our past and how people lived a long time ago.

However, not everyone buys and sells these things for the right reasons. Some people want to make money by selling stolen antiquities to collectors who want them to show off in their homes or museums. This is not good because when people steal these things, we lose important parts of history forever.

That's why there are people who work to protect these important pieces of history. They try to stop people from stealing them and make sure that they are sold legally to people who will take good care of them and share them with others, so we can all enjoy and learn from them.