Archaeology-inspired looting

ARUTZ SHEVA: Increase in Southern Archaeological Dig Theft Attempts. The new looting appears to be inspired by a recent Crusader-era discovery that I haven't yet mentioned: Archeologists unearth massive Crusader coin cache: After 3-year-long excavation, TAU, Nature Parks Authorities archeologists discover 108 gold coins valued at over $100,000 (JPost).