Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Associated Concepts Facet
3. Associated Concepts (hierarchy name)
4. social science concepts
5. sociological concepts
6. social issues
7. crime (social issue)
8. theft (social issue)

Anotations

Scope note:

Acts of destroying, damaging, or carrying off booty in time of war or unrest. In the context of heritage management and cultural diplomacy, use "looting (social issue)" rather than the more general "theft (crime)" with reference to cultural property, often taken with the aim of illicit trafficking.