Although the Iraqis managed to minimize costs through joint archaeology, it doesn't mean they didn't have to pay anything.
For example, although the excavated cultural relics belong to the Iraqis, other participants in this archaeological event have the right to conduct research and borrow them at the lowest price.
In addition, these participants also have the right to share profits from the commercial exploitation of cultural relics, as a return on their previous investments, or as benefits.
At the same time, Leonard has the right to recruit more people to participate in this archaeological activity, as long as they are members of a regular archaeological team and are willing to abide by the law, the Iraqis will generally agree.
However, all of this must be based on the successful launch of the excavation work. Therefore, after climbing up the hill, they quickly dispersed and began to survey the area.