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Concept information
Preferred term
Antiquities Act
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The Antiquities Act of 1906 provides for the protection of historic or prehistoric remains, or any object of antiquity, on Federal lands; establishes criminal sanctions for unauthorized destruction or appropriation of antiquities and authorizes scientific investigation of antiquities on Federal lands, subject to permit and regulations.
Broader concept
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Spanish
URI
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/225035
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