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The European Convention for the Protection of Archaeological Heritage
once (Revised) (Kyrotikos) His law 2000 issued by publication in Epsi
not a Newspaper of the Republic of Cyprus in accordance with the Article 52 of the Constitution.
Number 9(111) of 2000
LAW ESTABLISHING THE REVISED EUROPEAN
CONVENTION OF THE COUNCIL OF EUROPE ON PROTECTION
ARCHAEOLOGICAL HERITAGE COMPANY
The House of Representatives votes as follows:
1. This Law will be referred to as the European Convention Summary
for the Protection of Archaeological Heritage (Revised) (authoritative title;
tic) His law 2000.
2. In this Law, unless a different Interpretation results from the text,
meaning—
"Convention" means the European Convention for the Protection of No
chaeological Heritage (Revised) which took place in Valletta on
16 January 1992 and the accession of the Republic of Cyprus p’ she
was approved by the Decision of the Council of Ministers with No. 47.409 and
date 18 February 1998.
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3. This Law ratifies the Convention, the text of which is in its ratification
English original is set out in Part I of the Table, the text in French panel”5
original in Part P of the Table and in Greek translation in Part i
Part III of the Table:
Provided that in case of difference between the English or French and
of the Greek text, the English or French text shall prevail.
Part ii
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PANEL
(Article 3)
PART I
European Convention
on the Protection
of the Archaeological Heritage
(revised)
European Convention
for protection
of archaeological heritage
(revisee)
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Preamble
The member States of the Council of Europe and the other States party to the European Cultural
Convention signatory hereto.
Considering that the aim of the Council of Europe is to achieve a greater unity between its
members for the purpose, in particular, of safeguarding and realising the ideals and principles
which are their common heritage;
Having regard to the European Cultural Convention signed in Paris on 19 December 1954, in
particular Articles 1 and 5 thereof;
Having regard to the Convention for the Protection of the Architectural Heritage of Europe
signed in Granada on 3 October 1985;
Having regard to the European Convention on Offences relating to Cultural Property signed in
Delphi is 23 June 1985;
Having regard to the recommendations of the Parliamentary Assembly relating to archaeology
and in particular Recommendations 848 (1978)r 921 (1981) and 1072 (1988);
Having regard to Recommendation No. R (89) 5 concerning the protection and enhancement
of the archaeological heritage in the context of town and country planning operations;
Recalling that the archaeological heritage is essential to a knowledge of the history of mankind ;
Acknowledging that the European archaeological heritage, which provides evidence of ancient
history» is seriously threatened with deterioration because of the increasing number of major
planning schemes, natural risks, clandestine or unscientific excavations and insufficient public
awareness;
Affirming that it is important to institute, where they do not yet exist, appropriate administrative
and sdentifk supervision procedures, and that the need to protect the archaeological heritage
should be reflected in town and country planning and cultural development pofiqes;
Stressing that responsibility for the protection of the archaeological heritage should rest not only
with the State directly concerned but with all European countries, the aim being to reduce the
risk of deterioration and promote conservation by encouraging exchanges of experts and the
comparison of experiences;
Noting the necessity to complete the principles set forth in the European Convention for the
Protection of the Archaeological Heritage signed in London on 6 May 1969. as a result of
evolution of planning policies in European countries,
Have agreed as follows:
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Definition of the archaeological heritage
Article 1
1 The aim of this (revised) Convention is to protect the archaeological heritage as a source of the
European collective memory and as an instrument for historical and scientific study.
2 To this end shall be considered to be elements of the archaeological heritage all remains and
objects and any other traces of mankind from past epochs:
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the preservation and study of which help to retrace the history of mankind and its relation
with the natural environment;
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for which excavations or discoveries and other methods of research into mankind and the
related environment are the main sources of information; and
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which are located in any area within the jurisdiction of the Parties.
3 The archaeological heritage shall include structures, constructions, groups of buildings, devel
oped sites, moveable objects, monuments of other kinds as well as their context, whether
situated on land or under water.
Identification of the heritage and measures for protection
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Each Party undertakes to institute, by rn^
for the protection of the archaeotegtcal heritage, making provision for:
r the maintenance of an inventory of its archaeological heritage and the designation of
protected monuments and areas;
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ground or under water, for.” the preservation of material evidence to be studied by later
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the mandatory reporting to the competent authorities by a finder of the chance discovery
of elements of the archaeological heritage and making them avaHable for examination.
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To preserve the archaeological heritage and guarantee the scientific significance of archae
ological research work, eaxh Party undertakes:
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to apply procedures for the authorisation and supervision of excavation and other archae
ological activities in such a way as:
a to prevent any illicit excavation or removal of elements of the archaeological heritage;
b to ensure that archaeological excavations and prospecting are undertaken in a scientific
manner and provided that:
— nondestructive methods of investigation are applied wherever possible;
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— the elements of the archaeological heritage are not uncovered or left exposed during or
after excavation without provision being made for their proper preservation, conservation
and management;
ΰ to ensure that excavations and other potentially destructive techniques are carried out only
by qualified, specially authorised persons;
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to subject to specific prior authorisation, whenever foreseen by the domestic law of the
State, the use of metal detectors and any other detection equipment or process for archae
ological investigation.
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Each Party undertakes to implement measures for the physical protection of the archaeological
heritage, making provision, as circumstances demand:
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for the acquisition or protection by other appropriate means by the public authorities of
areas intended to constitute archaeological reserves;
α for the conservation and maintenance of the archaeological heritage, preferably in situ;
Ά for appropriate storage places for archaeological remains which have been removed from
their original; location.
Integrated conservation of the archaeological heritage
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Each Party undertakes:
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to seek to reconcile and combine the respectwe requirements of archaeology and devel
opment pians by ensuring that archa^
a in planning policies designed to ensure weBbaianced strategies for the protection, con
servation and enhancement of sites of archaeological interest;
b?in the various stages of development schemes;
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to ensure that archaeologists, town and regional planners systematically consult one
another in order to permtt:
a the modification of development plans Kkefy to have adverse effects on the archaeological
heritage;
b the allocation of sufficient time and resources for an appropriate scientific study to be made
of the site and for its findings to be published;
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to ensure that environmental impact assessments and the resulting decisions involve full
consideration of archaeological sites and their settings;
w to make provision, when elements of the archaeological heritage have been found during
development work, for their conservation in situ when feasible;
ν to ensure that the openingjof archaeological sites to the public, especially any structural
arrangements necessary for the reception of large numbers of visitors, does not adversely affect
the archaeological and scientific character of such sites and their surroundings.
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The financing of archaeological research and conservation
Article 6
Each Party undertakes:
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to arrange for public financial support for archaeological research from national, regional
and local authorities in accordance with their respective competence;
Η to increase the material resources for rescue archaeology:
a by taking suitable measures to ensure that provision is made in major public or private
development schemes for covering, from public sector or private sector resources, as
appropriate, the total costs of any necessary related archaeological operations ;
b by making provision in the budget relating to these schemes in the same way as for the
impact studies necessitated by environmental and regional planning precautions, for
preliminary archaeological study and prospection. for a scientific summary record as well
as for the full publication and recording of the findings.
Collection and dissemination of scientific information
Article 7
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For the purpose of facilitating the study of, and dissemination of knowledge about, archae
ological discoveries, each Party undertakes:
• to make or bring up to date surveys, inventories and mapsof archaeoiogicai sites in the
areas witrtin its jurisdiction;
■ to take all practical measures to ensure the drafting, following archaeological operations,
of a pubfishabte scientific summary/ record before the necessary comprehensive publication of
specialised studies.
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Each Party undertakes:
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to facflitate the national and international exchange of elements of the archaeological
heritage for professional scientific purposes, while taking appropriate steps to ensure that such
circulation in no way prejudices the cultural and scientific value of those elements; .
■ to promote the pooling of information on archaeological research and excavations in
progress and to contribute to the organisation of international research programmes.
Promotion of public awareness
Article 9
Each Party undertakes:
» to conduct educational actions with a view to rousing and developing an awareness in
public opinion of the value of the archaeological heritage for understanding the past and of the
threats to this heritage;
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Η to promote public access to important elements of its archaeological heritage, especially
sites, arid encourage the display to the public of suitable selections of archaeological objects.
Prevention of the illicit circulation of elements of the archaeological heritage
Article 10
Each Party undertakes:
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to arrange for the relevant public authorities and for scientific institutions to pool infor
mation on any illicit excavations identified;
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a to inform the competent authorities in the State of origin which is a Party to this Convention
of any offer suspected of coming either from illicit excavations or unlawfully from official
excavations, and to provide the necessary details thereof;
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A to take such steps as are necessary to ensure that museums and similar institutions whose
acquisition policy is under State control do not acquire elements of the archaeological heritage
suspected of coming from uncontrolled finds or illicit excavations or unlawfully from official
excavations;
nr as regards museums and simitar institutions located in the territory of a Party but the
acquisition poficy of which is not under State control:
a to convey to them the text of this (revised) Convention;
b to spare no effort to ensure respect by the said museums and institutions for the principles
set out in paragraph 3 above;
ν to restrict* as far as possible, by education, information, vigilance and cooperation, the
transfer of elements of the archaeological heritage obtained from uncontrolled finds or illicit
excavationsor unlawfully from official excavations.
Article 11
Nothing in this (revised) Convention shall affect existing or future bSateraf or multilateral treaties
between Parties concerning the illicit circulation of elements of the archaeological heritage or
their restitution to the rightful owner.
Mutual, technical and scientific assistance
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The Parties undertake:
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to afford mutual technical and scientific assistance through the pooling of experience and
exchanges of experts in matters concerning the archaeological heritage;
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to .encourage, under the relevant national legislation or international agreements binding
themj exchanges of specialists in the preservation of the archaeological heritage, inducing those
responsible for further training.
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Control of the application of the (revised) Convention
Article 13
For the purposes of this (revised) Convention, a committee of experts, set up by the Committee
of Ministers of the Council of Europe pursuant to Article 17 of the Statute of the Council of
Europe, shall monitor the application of the (revised) Convention and in particular:
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report periodically to the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe on the situation
of archaeological heritage protection policies in the States Parties to the (revised) Convention
and on the implementation of the principles embodied in the (revised) Convention;
ϋ propose measures to the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe for the im
plementation of the (revised) Convention’s provisions, including multilateral activities, revision
or amendment of the (revised) Convention and informing public opinion about the purpose of
the (revised) Convention;
m make recommendations to the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe regarding
invitations to States which are not members of the Council of Europe to accede to the (revised)
Convention.
Final clauses
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This (revised) Convention shall be open for signature by the member States of the Council of
Europe and the other States party to the European Cultural Convention.
It is subject to ratification, acceptance or approval. Instruments of ratification, acceptance or
approval shall be deposited with the Secretary General of the Council of Europe.
2 No State party to the European Convention on the Protection of the Archaeological Heritage,
signed in London on 6 May 1969. may deposit its instrument of ratification, acceptance or
approval unless it has already denounced the said convention or denounces it simultaneously.
3 This (revised) Convention shaB enter into force six months after the date on which four States,
including at least three member States of the Council of Europe, have expressed their consent
to be bound by the (revised) Convention “m accordance with the provisions of the preceding
paragraphs.
4 Whenever, in application of the preceding two paragraphs, the denunciation of the convention
of 6 May 1969 would not become effective simultaneously with the entry into force of this
(revised) Convention, a Contracting State may, when depositing its instrument of ratification,
acceptance or approval, declare that it will continue to apply the Convention of 6 May 1969
until the entry into force of this (revised) Convention.
5 In respect of any signatory State which subsequently expresses its consent to be bound by it.
the (revised) Convention shall enter into force six months after the date of the deposit of the
instrument of ratification, acceptance or approval.
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Article 15
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After the entry into force of this (revised) Convention, the Committee of Ministers of the ;
Council of Europe may invite any other State not a member of the Council and the European
Economic Community, to accede to this (revised) Convention by a decision taken by the ma
jority provided for in Article 20.d of the Statute of the Council of Europe and by the unanimous
vote of the representatives of the Contracting States entitled to sit on the Committee.
2 In respect of any acceding State or, should it accede, the European Economic Community, the .
(revised) Convention shall enter into force six months after the date of deposit of the instrument
of accession with the Secretary General of the Council of Europe.
Article 16
1 Any State may. at the time of signature or when depositing its instrument of ratification,
acceptance, approval or accession, specify the territory or territories to which this (revised)
Convention shall apply.
2 Any State may at any later date, by a declaration addressed to the Secretary General of the
Council of Europe, extend the application of this” (revised) Convention to any other territory
specified in the declaration. In respect of such territory the (revised) Convention shaB enter into
force six months after the date of receipt of such declaration by the Secretary General.
3 Any declaration made under the two preceding paragraphs may, in respect of any territory
specified in such declaration, be withdrawn by a notification addressed to the Secretary General.
The withdrawal shall become effective six months after the date of receipt of such notification
by the Secretary General.
Article 17
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Any Party may at any time denounce this (revised) Convention by means of a notification
addressed to the Secretary General of tine Council of Europe.
2 Such denunciation shall become effective six months following the date of receipt of such
notification by the Secretary General
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The Secretary General of the Council of Europe shall notify the member States of the CouncS
of Europe, the other States party to the European Cultural Convention and any State or the
European Economic Community which has acceded or has been invited to accede to this
(revised) Convention of:
• any signature;
ϋ the deposit of any instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession.
Β any date of entry into force of this (revised) Convention in accordance with Articles 14.15
and 16;
iw any other act. notification or communication relating to this (revised) Convention.
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In witness whereof the undersigned, being
duly authorised thereto, have signed this
(revised) Convention.
Done at Valletta, this 16th day of January
1992, in English and French, both texts
being equally authentic, in a single copy
which shall be deposited in the archives
of the Council of Europe. The Secretary
General of the Council of Europe shall
transmit certified copies to each member
State of the Council of Europe, to the other
States party to the European Cultural Con
vention, and to any non-member State or
the European Economic Community invited
to accede to this (revised) Convention.
For the Government
of the Republic of Austria:
For the Government
of the Kingdom of Belgium:
For the Government
of the Republic of Cyprus:
In witness whereof. the undersigns. duly self
made for this purpose. have signed this
Convention (revisee).
Made in Valletta. the 16 January 1992. in
fresh and in English, the two texts making
also faith, in a single copy which
will be deposited in the archives of the Council of
I’Europe. The Secretary General of the Council
of Europe will communicate a certified copy
fiee compliant with each member state
of the Council of Europe, to other states
parties to the Euro Cultural Convention
peenne, as well as to any non-member State or
to the European Economic Community
invite you to adhere to this Convention
(revisee).
For the Government
of the Republic of Austria:
For the Government
of the Kingdom of Betgium:
For the Government
of the Republic of Cyprus:
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For the Government
of the Czech and Slovak
Federal Republic:
For the Government
of the Kingdom of Denmark:
For the Government
of the Republic of Finland:
For the Government
of the French Republic:
Olaf OLSEN
For the Government
of the Federal Republic
Czech and Slovak:
For the Government
of the Kingdom of Denmark:
For you Government
formerly Republic of Finland*:
For the Government
of the French Republic:
Samuel LE CARUYER DE BEAUVAIS
For the Government
of th^ Federal Republic of Germany:
For you Government
of the Federal Republic of Germany:
Conrad von SCHUBERT
Diether BREITENBACH
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For the Government
of the Hellenic Republic:
For the Government
of the Republic of Hungary:
Anna BENAKIS
For the Government
of the Hellenic Republic:
For the Government
of the Republic of Hungary:
Bertalan ANDRASFALVY
For the Government
of the Icelandic Republic:
For the Government
of Ireland:
For the Government
of the Italian Republic:
For the Government
of the isJandese Republic:
John OOONOGHUE
For the Government
d’lriande:
For the Government,
of the Italian Republic:
LuigjCOVATTA
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For the Government
of the Principality of Liechtenstein:
For the Government
of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg:
For the Government
of the Principalities of Liechtenstein:
For the Government
the Grand Duke of Luxembourg:
ReneSTEICHEN
For the Government
of Malta:
For the Government
of the Kingdom of the Netherlands:
Ugo M1FSUD BONNICI
For the Government
from Malta:
For the Government
of the Kingdom of the Netherlands:
Now ANCONA
For the Government
of the Kingdom of Norway :
For the Government
of the Kingdom of Norway:
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For the Government
of the Republic of Poland:
For the Government
of the Republic of Poland:
Agnieszka MORAWINSKA
For the Government
of the Portuguese Republic:
For the Government
He the Portuguese Republic:
Maria Jose AVULEZ NOGUEIRA PINTO
For the Government
of the Republic of San Marino:
For the Government
of the Republic of San Marino
Fausta Simona MORGANTI
For the Government
of the Kingdom of Spain:
For the Government
of the Kingdom of Sweden:
For the Government
of the Kingdom of Spain:
Jordi SOLE TURA
Carin FISCHER
For the Government
of the Kingdom of Sweden:
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For the Government
of the Swiss Confederation:
For the Government
;f tie Turkish Republic:
Flavio COTTI
Fikri SAGtAR
For the Government
of the United Kingdom of Great Britain
and Northern Ireland:
For the Government
of the Swiss Confederation:
For the Government
of the Turkish Republic:
For the Government
of the United Kingdom of Great Britain
and Northern Ireland:
Baroness BLATCH of HINCHINGBROOKE
For the Government
of the Republic of Bulgaria:
For the Government
of the Republic of Bulgaria:
Elka KONSTANTIONOVA
For the Holy See:
For the Holy See:
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For the Government
of the Republic of Romania:
For the Government
of the Federation of Russia:
For the Government
of the Republic of Romania:
For the Government
of the Russian Federation:
Vadim P. OJOMIN
For the Government
of the Socialist Federal Republic
of Yugoslavia:
Certified a true copy of the sole original
documents, in English and in French, of
posited in the archives of the Council of
Europe.
Strasbourg, this/^ A&eiSiA
The Director of tegal Affairs
of the Council of Europe,
Y9fZ,
for the Government
of the Federal Sodalist Republic
from Yugoslavia:
Certified copy of the copy
unique original in French and
English, deposited in the archives of
Eurooe Council.
Strasbourg, the Λp&Uci,
/*b#Z>
The Director of Legal Affairs
of the Council of Europe,
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PART II
Preambufe
The member states of the Council of (Europe and the other States parties to the Cultural Convention
European. signatures of this Convention (revisee),
Considering that the aim of the Council of Europe is to achieve closer union between its
members in particular to safeguard and promote the ideals and principles which are
their common heritage;
Seen fa European Cultural Convention, signee a Pans te 19 December 1954, and in particular
ses articles 1 et 5;
Having regard to the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Architectural Heritage of Europe, signee a Grenade
!e 3 october 1985;
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Having regard to the European Convention on Offenses Relating to Cultural Property, signee a Delphes
‘ the 23 juir» 1985;
Considering the recommendations of the Departmental Assembly relating to archaeology, and in particular
Recommendations 848 (1978). 921 (1981) et 1072 (1988);
Having regard to Recommendation No. R (89) 5 relative a (protection and enhancement of heritage
archaeological in the context of urban and rural development operations;
Reminder that archaeological heritage is an essential element! for the knowledge of
passage of civilizations;
Recognizing that the European archaeological heritage, witness to ancient history, East
seriously threatened by degradation as well by the multiplication of major construction works
only by natural risks, clandestine or unscientific excavations
stay, or even l”insufficient public information;
They affirm that it is important to institute, the one or efies do not yet exist, counterfeit procedures
admirative and scientific which are essential and qtrl! there is a need to integrate the concerns of
archaeological preservation in urban and rural development policies, and develop
cultural heritage;
Stressing that the responsibility for the protection of archaeological heritage lies not only
directly to the State concerned. but also informed about European countries, in order to
reduce the risks of degradation and promote conservation, by promoting exchanges
d’experts et d’experiences;
Noting the need to complete the principles formulated by the European Convention for
protection of archaeological heritage, signed in London on 6 May 1969, a la suite de revolution
development policies in European countries.
Have agreed as follows:
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Definition of archaeological heritage
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scientist.
ut of this Convention (revisee) is to protect the archaeological heritage as
source of European collective memory and as an instrument of historical and
To this end, are considered as elements of archaeological heritage all remains,
goods and other traces of the existence of humanity in the past, of which at the same time:
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saovegarde and study make it possible to trace the development of human history
nite and its relationship with the natural environment;
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the main means of information are excavations or discoveries
as well as other research methods concerning humanity and its environment;
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the establishment is located in any area falling within the jurisdiction of the Parties.
Structures are included in the archaeological heritage, constructions, ensembles architectu
raux, developed sites, movable witnesses, monuments of other nature, as well as their context,
left in the ground or under water
Identification of heritage and protection measures
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Oiaque Party undertakes to implement. sdon Us modalities specific to each State, and
legal regime for the protection of an±eotog heritage|that pfevoyant:
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your management of an inventory of its archaeological heritage and the classification of monuments
or protected zones; —
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the creation of archaeological reserve zones, even without visible remains in
surface or underwater. for the preservation of material testimonies to be studied by the
generations futures;
m The obligation for the inventor to report the fortuitous discovery to the competent authorities
elements of archaeological heritage and make them available for examination.
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In order to preserve the archaeological heritage and to guarantee the scientific significance
archaeological research operations, each Party undertakes:
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to implement authorization and control procedures for excavations, and others
activites arcHeofogiques. in order to:
to prevent any excavation or inappropriate movement of elements of the archaeological heritage,
b to ensure that archaeological excavations and prospections are undertaken in a scientific manner
fic and subject to:
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— non-destructive investigation methods are used as often as possible
possible;.
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— elements of archaeological heritage are not exhumed during excavations or
left exposed during or after these without suitable arrangements having been made
taken for their preservation, conservation and management;
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to ensure that excavations and other potentially destructive techniques are not
practiced only by qualified and specially honest persons;
to be subject to specific prior authorization. in the cases provided for by domestic legislation
of the State, 1use of metal detectors and other detection equipment or methods
for archaeological research.
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Each Party endeavors to implement physical protection measures for heritage
prevjyant archaeological following the orconstants:
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acquisition or protection by other appropriate means, by public authorities,
of spaces intended to constitute archaeological reserve zones;
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conservation and maintenance of archaeological heritage. preferably on location
original;
S the development of appropriate repositories for archaeological remains displaced from their location
original.
Conservation integrec du patriinoine archeologicae
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Each Party”engage:
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1 seek the concSation and articulation of the specific needs of pareheologje and
farnertagernent seeing what of the ardieokigties partidperrt:
to the poets of pianrfkatton aiming to establish balanced protection strategies, of
conservation and development of assets presenting an irt
b auderoutage in these phases of development programs:
» to ensure a systematized consultation between archaeologists, town planners and developers
terrjtotre., in order to allow:
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modification of development plans likely to alter archaeological heritage
logic;
b granting sufficient time and resources to carry out a suitable scientific study
of the site with publication of the results;
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to ensure that environmental impact studies and the resulting decisions
fully take into account archaeological sites and their context;
M . to see worse, when elements of archaeological heritage have been found on occasion
. of development work and when this turns out to be fatsaWe, the conservation in situ deces
elements;
to ensure that archaeological sites are opened to the public. in particular the supplies
welcoming a large number of visitors, does not harm the archaeological character
that and identifies these sites and their environment.
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Funding for archaeological research and conservation
Article 6
Each Party undertakes:
. i to provide financial support for archaeological research by national public authorities
nals, regional or local, according to their respective skills?;
■ to increase the material means of preventive archeology:
a by taking the necessary measures so that. major public development works
or private. plan for full coverage with funds coming
appropriate or public or private sector of the cost of any archaeological operation
necessary for this work;
b by being included in the budget for this work, just like impact studies
imposed by environmental and land use planning concerns. THE
preliminary archaeological studies and prospects, your scientific documents
synthesis, as well as the complete communications and publications of the discoveries.
Collection and dissemination of scientific information
Article 7
With a view to encouraging the study and dissemination of knowledge of archaeological discoveries,
each Party undertakes:
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to redo or update the enqueues, inventories and mapping of. sites archeologi
in areas subject to its jurisdiction;
iΛ ^adopt all practical measures with a view to obtaining^, au temie d’operatto
what, a pubfiable syTitfiese document. prealaWe a
grate of soeafied studies.
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Each PartSe undertakes:
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a facffiterTebhangesurtep^natic^or inters
technology for professional scientific purposes. while taking the necessary measures to ensure that
this circulation does not in any way undermine the cultural and scientific value of these
elements;
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to encourage the exchange of information on your archaeological research and your current crowds.
and from contnower a (organization of international research programs
Public awareness
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Each Party undertakes:
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to undertake educational action with a view to awakening and developing with (‘opinion
public awareness of the value of archaeological heritage for the knowledge of
passes and the dangers that threaten this heritage;
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s to promote public access to important elements of its archaeological heritage.
in particular the sites, and to encourage the public exhibition of selected archaeological goods
tions.
Prevention of illicit circulation of elements of archaeological heritage
Article 10
Each Party undertakes:
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to organize the exchange of information between the competent public authorities and institutions
sdentifics on the tUlcite excavations observed;
to be brought to the attention of the competent authorities of the State of origin party to this
Convention (revisee) any offer suspected of originating from illicit sources or misappropriation
de fouiltes offiriefles, and all necessary details on this subject;
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with regard to museums and other similar institutions whose purchasing policy
is subject to the control of the State to take the necessary measures so that they do not acquire
There are no elements of archaeological heritage suspected of coming from discoveries
uncontrolled excavations or diversion of official excavations;
iv for museums and other similar institutions, located on the territory of a Party, more
whose purchasing policy is not subject to state control:.
a i. transmit to them the text of this Convention (revisee);
b to spare no effort to ensure compliance by said museums and institutions with the
pontine formulas in your paragraph 3 ddessus;
n 1 restremdre. as much as possible, by Urie adkm
and cooperation, the movement of elements of archaeological heritage coming from
deopwmrtes incontrolees, illicit excavations or diversion of official excavations.
Article 11
No provision of this Convention (revisee) does not harm bilateral treaties
or multilateral agreements which exist or which may exist between Parties, aimed at illicit circulation
elements of archaeological heritage or their restitution to the legitimate owner.
Mutual technical and scientific assistance
Article 12
the Parties undertake:
“to lend each other mutual technical and scientific assistance expressed in an exchange
experiences and experts in matters relating to archaeological heritage.
to favor. within the framework of relevant national legislation or international agreements
nationalities by which they are linked. exchanges of conservation specialists
archaeological heritage, including in the field of continuing education.
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Monitoring the application of the Convention (revisee)
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For the purposes of this Agreement (revisee), a committee of experts, established by the Committee of
Ministers of the Council of Europe under Article 17 of the Statute of the Council of Europe, East
responsible for monitoring the application of the Convention (revisee) and in particular:
i
to submit periodically to the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe a report
on the situation of policies of. protection of archaeological heritage in the States Parties
to the Convention (revisee) and on the application of the principles it sets out.;
i
to propose to the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe any measure tending to:>iic
implementation of the provisions of the Convention (revisee). including in the field of activities
muftilateral and in matters of revision or amendment of the Convention (revisee). as well as
public information on the objectives of the Convention (revisee);
a to make recommendations to the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe. relatives a
invitation to non-member States of the Council of Europe to accede to the Convention (revisee).
Final clauses
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This Convention (revisee) esc open for signature by the member states of the Council of
(Europe and other States parties to the European Cooking Convention.
She will be subject to ratincafion, acceptance or approval, The instruments of ratification,
acceptance or approval will be filed immediately with the Secretary General of the Council of
I’Europe.
2
3
4
A State Party to the European Convention for the Protection of Archaeological Heritage.
stgnee in London on 6 May 1969, cannot deposit its instrument of ratification, of acceptance
or approval if he has not already denounced the said Convention or if he does not denounce it simultaneously
ment
This Convention (revisee) shall come into force six words after the date on which four
States. including at least three member states of the Council of Europe, will have expressed their consent
to be Restricted by the Convention (revisee) in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs
precedents,
In the event that. in application of the two previous paragraphs, the taking effect of the denuncia
tion of your Convenfion of 6 May 1969 and the entry into force of this Convention (revisee)
would not be worse simultaneously. a Contracting State may declare, when depositing your instrument
of ratification, acceptance or approval, which it will continue to apply ;the convention
of 6. May 1969 until the entry into force of this Convention (revisee).
This Convention (revisee) will enter into force with regard to any signing State which expresses
would subsequently demonstrate its consent to be bound by it six months after the date of filing of
instrument of ratification, acceptance or approval.
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Article 15
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After the entry into force of this Convention (revisee). the Committee of Ministers of
Council of Europe may invite any other non-member State of the Council as well as the Community
European economic naut to adhere to this Convention (revisee). by a decision
taken by the majority provided for in Article 20d of the Statute of the Council of Europe, and the unanimity of
representatives of Contracting States entitled to sit on the Committee.
2 For any acceding State or for the European Economic Community, in case of adhesion.
the Convention {revisee) will come into force six months after the date of filing of the instrument.
of accession to the Secretary General of the Council of Europe.
Article 16
1 Any state can, at the time of signature or at the time of deposit of its instrument of ratification
cation, of acceptance, of approval or adhesion, designate the territory(ies) to which
this Convention will apply (revisee).
2 Any state can, at any other time thereafter, by a declaration addressed to the Secretary
General of the Council of Europe. eteodre (application of this Convention (revisee) has everything
other territory designated in the declaration. The Convention (revisee) will come into force with regard to
of this territory six words after the date of receipt of the declaration by the Secretary General.
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3 Any declaration made under the two preceding paragraphs may be withdrawn, in what
concerns any territory designated in this declaration, by notification addressed to the Secretary
General. The withdrawal will take effect six months after the date of receipt of the notification by the
Secretary General.
Article 17
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Any Party may £ toutmornent, denounce this Convention (revisee) by sending a
notification to the Secretary General of the Council of (‘Europe. ‘
2 The denunciation will take effect six months after the date of receipt of the notification by the
General Secretary
Article 1*
The Secretary General of the Council of Europe will notify the member States of the Council of
I’Europe, to other States parties to the European Cultural Convention. as well as any State and
to the European Economic Community having acceded or been invited to accede to the
present Convention (revisee):
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totite signature.
Η the deposit of any instrument of ratification, of acceptance, of approval or adhesion;
in
any date of entry into force of this Convention (revisee), according to ses
articles 14. 15 et 16;
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any other act. notification or communication relating to !the present Convention
(revisee).
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In witness whereofthe undersigned, being
duly authorised/thereto, have signed this
(revised) Convention.
Done at Valletta, this 16th day of January
1992, in English and French, both texts
being equally authentic, in a single copy
which shall be deposited in the archives
of the Council of Europe. The Secretary
General of the Council of Europe shall
transmit certified copies to each member
State of the Council of Europe, to the other
States party to the European Cultural Con
the wind, and to any non-member State or
the European Economic Community invited
to accede to this (revised) Convention.
For the Government
of the Republic of Austria:
For the Government
of the Kingdom of Belgium:
For the Government
of the Republic of Cyprus:
In witness whereof, the undersigns, duly self
made for this purpose, have signed this
Convention (revisee).
Made in U/Valette, the 16 January 1992. in
French and English, the two texts making
also faith, in a single copy which
will be deposited in the archives of the Council of
I’Europe. The Secretary General of the Council
of Europe will communicate a certified copy
fiee compliant with each member state
of the Council of Europe, to other states
parties to the Euro Cultural Convention
peenne, as well as to any non-member State or
to the European Economic Community
invite you to adhere to this Convention
(revisee).
For the Government
of the Republic of Austria:
For the Government
of the Kingdom of Belgium:
For the Government
of the Republic of Cyprus:
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For the Government
of the Czech and Slovak
Federal Republic:
For the Government
of the Kingdom of Denmark:
For the Government
of the Republic of Finland:
For the Government
of the French Republic:
Olaf OLSEN
For the Government
of the Federal Republic
Czech and Slovak:
For the Government
of the Kingdom of Denmark:
For the Government
of the Republic of Finland:
For the Government
of the French Republic:
Samuel LE CARUYER DE BEAUVAIS
For the Government
of the Federal Republic of Germany:
For the Government
of the Federal Republic of Alfemania:
Conrad von SCHUBERT
Oiether BREITENBACH
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For the Government
of the Hellenic Republic:
For the Government
of the Republic of Hungary:
Anna BENAKIS
For the Government
of the Hellenic Republic:
For the Government
of the Republic of Hungary:
Bertalan ANDRASFAtVY
For the Government
of the Icelandic Republic:
For the Government
of Ireland:
For the Government
of the Italian Republic:
For the Government
of the Icelandic Republic:
John OOONOGHUE
For the Government
d’lriande:
For the Government
of the Italian Republic:
Luigi COVATTA
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For the Government
of the Principality of Liechtenstein:
For the Government
of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg:
For the Government
of the Principalities of Liechtenstein:
Rene STEICHEN
For the Government
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: For theGovernment
of the Kingdom of the Netherlands:
For the Government
the Grand Duke of Luxembourg:
For the Government
by Matte:
Ugp MIFSUD BONNiCI
For the Government
of the Kingdom of the Netherlands:
Now ANCONA
For the Government -jof the Kingdom of Norway:
For the Government
of the Kingdom of Norway:
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For the Government
of the Republic of Poland:
For the Government
of the Republic of Poland:
Agnieszka MORAWINSKA
For the Government
of the Portuguese Republic:
For the Government
He the Portuguese Republic:
Maria Jose AVUIEZ NOGUEIRA PINTO
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ofthe Republicof SanMarino:^
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of the Kingdom of Spain:
iofdiSQLETURA
Carin FISCHER
For the Gowy^ement:
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of the Swiss Confederation:
For the Government
;f *r»e Turkish Republic:
Flavio COTTI
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and Ireland<idu: Nbrd
Baroness BtATGH of KINCHING BROOKE
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of the Repabfc of Bulgaria:
Pourfe Co^wn*ment
of the Republic of Bulgaria:
Elka KONSTANTIONOVA
forthe Ho%Selev
^^jri.fe5^tSi€ge
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For the Government
of the Republic of Romania:
For the Government
of the Federation of Russia:
For the Government
of the Republic of Romania:
For the Government
of the Hussie Federation:
Vadim Ρ DJOMIN
of the SodaRst Federal Republic
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PART III
EUROPEAN CONVENTION ON PROTECTION
OF THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL HERITAGE
(Revised)
PREAMBLE
The member states of the Council of Europe and the other contracting states
in the European Cultural Convention sign the following:
Bearing in mind the Council of Europe's objectives for achieving
of greater unity among its members with the ultimate aim of empowering and
realization of ideals and principles, which constitute their common heritage.
Considering the European Cultural Convention signed in
Paris on 19 of December 1954, and especially articles I and 5.
Considering the Convention for the Protection of Architecture
European Heritage Signed in Canada on 3 October of
1985.
.
Considering the European Convention on Offenses Against
Cultural Property, which was signed at Delphi on 23 of June
1985.
Considering the recommendations of the Parliamentary Assembly concerning
in archaeology, and especially the Recommendations 848 (1978) and 1072 (1988).
Considering the Recommendation No. R (89) 5 , pertaining to protection and
αναβάθμιση ·ρ\ς αρχαιολογικής κληρονομιάς σε συσχετισμό με τα διαχειριστικά
plans of the cities and the countryside.
Pointing out that the archaeological heritage is important for its knowledge
history of mankind.
Finding that the European archaeological heritage, which provides
evidence of ancient history, is seriously threatened with extinction because of it
increasing number of; large development plans, the physicists
risks, clandestine or unscientific excavations and lack of information
of the public.
Affirming that it is important to introduce appropriate administrative and
scientific monitoring procedures, where they don't exist, and that the
need to protect the archaeological heritage must be reflected
in urban and rural planning, as well as in cultural development
policy.
Emphasizing that the responsibility for the protection of the archaeological heritage must
to bear not only on each state separately, but all European countries with
with the aim of reducing the risk of extinction and promoting conservation with
the encouragement of exchanges of experts and the comparison of experiences.
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Noting the need to complement the principles set out in
European Convention for the Protection of the Archaeological Heritage, where
signed in London on 6 of May 1969, as a result of its development
development planning policy in European countries.
They agreed to the following:
DEFINITION OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL HERITAGE
ARTICLE 1
I. Purpose of the present (revised) Convention is its protection
archaeological heritage as a source of European collective memory and as
instrument for historical and scientific study.
2. All remains will henceforth be considered elements of archaeological heritage
and the objects, as well as any other traces of humanity that
belong to more ancient times:
I.
the preservation and study of which helps in its further study
history of humanity and its relations with the natural environment,
II. for which excavations or discoveries and other methods of investigation thereof
humanity and the environment related to it constitute the
primary source of information and
n ; III. which are located in any area within their jurisdiction
contracting parties.
3- The archaeological heritage will include buildings, buildings
• complexes, landscaped areas, movable finds, other kind of monuments,
as well as their content, whether they are on land or under the
sea.
HERITAGE IDENTIFICATION AND PROTECTION MEASURES
AP0PO2
Each contracting party undertakes to adopt, by the means which
deems appropriate for the State, legislation for the protection of archaeological
heritage, including provision for:
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I. keeping a record of archaeological heritage and identification
protected monuments and areas
II. the creation of archaeological protection areas, even if they don't exist
visible residues on the surface, either on land or under the sea, with
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in order to preserve the material elements, so that they can be studied
from future generations.
III. the obligation of anyone who accidentally discovers cultural elements
heritage to immediately report them to the competent authorities and expose them for
inspection.
ARTICLE 3
For the preservation of the archaeological heritage and its guarantee
scientific importance of archaeological research each contracting party
undertakes:
I. to implement procedures for the authorization and supervision of excavations
and other archaeological activities in such a way that:
a. to prevent any illegal excavation, as well as movement
elements of the archaeological heritage
b. to ensure that archaeological excavations and investigations have
conducted in a scientific manner and provided that: – non-destructive investigation methods have been applied, where it is
possible. – the elements of the archaeological heritage do not remain uncovered or
exposed during or even after excavation, without any
provision for the necessary maintenance, their maintenance and management.
II. to ensure that excavations and other potentially destructive methods
are carried out by a specialized and specially authorized person.
III. subject to specific prior authorization, when provided by
the internal legislation of each state, the use of metal detectors and
of any other tools or methods of detection for archaeological
research.
ARTICLE 4
Each party undertakes to implement physical measures
protection of the archaeological heritage, receiving welfare as the
circumstances require it:
I. to obtain or protect in other appropriate ways, from the
public authorities, of the regions- scheduled to be preached at
protected archaeological areas,
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II. for the preservation and conservation of the archaeological heritage v
preference in its finding position,
PI. for suitable storage areas for archaeological remains, the
which have been moved from their original position. N
MEASURES TO PRESERVE ARCHAEOLOGICAL HERITAGE
ARTICLE 5
Each Contracting Party undertakes:
i.
to seek the reconciliation and unification of its respective needs
archeology and the development plans provided that the
archaeologists will participate:
a. in policy designs designed in such a way as to ensure well
balanced strategies in terms of protection, the maintenance and
the upgrading of archaeological sites,
b. at the various stages of the development plans.
P. to ensure that archaeologists, urban planners and planners of wider
areas, they consult each other so that it may be permitted:
a. the change of development plans that may have negative
effects on the archaeological heritage,
b. determining sufficient time and financial resources for appropriate
scientific study of the area and for the publication of the results /
findings
in. to ensure that environmental studies and final decisions will
they take full account of the archaeological sites and the environment
space of them,
in. provision be made where possible for preservation at the find site
of any elements forming part of the archaeological heritage and
have been found during development projects
n. to ensure that the opening of archaeological sites to the general public,
especially if this provides for any necessary building arrangements for the
accepting a large number of visitors>n, will not adversely affect him
archaeological and scientific character of such places and of
their environment.
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FUNDING OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION
ARTICLE 6
Each Contracting Party undertakes:
i.
to arrange public financial support for archaeological research by
the public ones, provincial and local authorities according to their respective
responsibilities
ii. to increase material resources for rescue excavations:
a. taking appropriate measures when conducting major development
public or private sector projects to ensure the full
financial expense for the conduct of any necessary
archaeological activities from the public or private sector accordingly
with the case,
b. taking provision in the budget regarding these plans with the
same way as it is done for the impact studies imposed
necessary before the preparation of environmental and local
urban planning preventive plans for preliminary archaeological research
and future planning, for recording a scientific
summary file as well as for final publication and registration
of the findings.
COLLECTION AND DISSEMINATION OF SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION
ARTICLE 7
To facilitate research and the dissemination of knowledge regarding
archaeological discoveries, each Contracting Party undertakes
i. prepare or update surveys;, archaeological records and maps
premises located in the areas of its jurisdiction
ii. to take all practical measures to secure plans necessary thereafter
from any archaeological activity and the drafting of one
of a publishable scientific summary file before the necessary
comprehensive publication of specialized studies.
ARTICLE 8
Each Contracting Party undertakes:
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t.
to facilitate exchange, both nationally and internationally,
elements concerning the archaeological heritage, for professional and
scientific purposes, taking all appropriate measures at the same time
to ensure that such circulation shall in no way
prejudices the cultural and scientific value of these elements
Y. to promote the gathering of information in relation to archaeological research
and the ongoing excavations and to contribute to the organization
research programs at an international level
PROMOTING PUBLIC AWARENESS
ARTICLE 9
Each Contracting Party undertakes:
i.
r
to conduct educational programs for the purpose of motivation and development
of the sensitivity of public opinion regarding the value of archaeological
heritage to understand the past and the dangers that threaten
this legacy
iii.
to promote access to the general public to important elements of archeology
of inheritance, mainly in archaeological sites and to encourage the
exposure to the public of appropriate selections of archaeological artefacts
PREVENTION OF ILLEGAL TRAFFIC OF IT
OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL HERITAGE
ARTICLE 10
Each party undertakes:
I
II
to arrange for the collection of information by relevant public authorities and
scientific institutions regarding any illegal excavations which
have been identified,
to inform the competent authorities of the country of origin, which is Part
of this Agreement, for any offer for which it exists
suspected to come from uncontrolled archaeological sites, or
illegal excavations, or illegally from official excavations and to give them
necessary relevant details,
III to take the necessary measures to ensure that museums and related
institutions whose acquisition policy is state-controlled will not
acquire evidence of archaeological heritage which is suspected to
come from non-controlled archaeological sites, or illegal
excavations,’or illegally from official excavations.
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IV in the case of museums and related institutions located on the ground
of a State Party but whose acquisition policy is not under its control
control of the state:
a) to send them the text of the present (revised) Contract
b) to make every effort to secure from the mentioned museums
and institutions respect for the principles set out in the paragraph 3.
V to limit, to the greatest extent possible, data transfer
archaeological
heritage
received from non-audits
archaeological sites, or illegal excavations, or illegally by official
excavations, using means such as education for this purpose, her
information, vigilance and cooperation.
ARTICLE 11
The present (revised) Contract will not affect existing or
future bilateral or multilateral agreements between Parties, which concern her
illegal trafficking of elements of the archaeological heritage or return
them to their rightful owner.
MUTUAL TECHNICAL AND SCIENTIFIC ASSISTANCE
ARTICLE 12
The Parties undertake:
I to have mutual technical and scientific assistance, with concentration
experiences and exchange of experts specializing in archaeological matters
heritage
II to encourage, based on the existing relevant legislation of their country, or
based on international agreements to which they are committed, exchanges
specialists
in
issues
conservation
her
archaeological
heritage,
including people responsible for further training.
eavesdropping on its implementation
(LNLTHEORIMENIS) CONTRACT
ARTICLE 13
To achieve the objectives of this (revised) Contract, will be established
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from the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe a committee
of experts which will coordinate its implementation (revised)
Contract, and especially:
I
shall submit from time to time to the Committee of Ministers of its Council
Europe exhibitions regarding the policy of archaeological protection
heritage followed by its States Parties (revised) Contract,
and the implementation of its principles (revised) Convention by the States
Places.
II will propose to the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe measures for
the implementation of its provisions (revised) Contract, in which they will
multilateral activities are included, revision or amendments
her (revised) Convention and information of public opinion about them
its goals (revised) Contract.
III will make recommendations to the Committee of Ministers of its Council
of Europe with the aim of inviting non-member States of its Council
Europe to join (revised) Contract.
FINAL PROVISIONS
ARTICLE 14
1. The present (revised) Convention will be opened for signature by States
members of the Council of Europe and other Member States of the European Union
Cultural Convention. It is subject to acceptance or approval validation.
The acceptance or approval validation bodies 4)to be submitted to the General
Secretary of the Council of Europe.
2. No State party to the European Convention for the Protection of
of Archaeological Heritage signed in London on 6 of May 1969 not
shall file an instrument of ratification of acceptance or approval unless it already has
repudiate the said Convention or will repudiate it at the same time.
3. The present (revised) Contract will enter into force six months after the
date on which four States, of which at least three will
are member states of the Council of Europe, they will have accepted the commitment
against her (revised) Contract, according to the provisions of
previous paragraphs.
4. If, subject to the two previous paragraphs, her renunciation
contract of May 6 1969 does not take effect at the same time as the entry into force
of the present (revised) Contract, a Contracting State may,
when he files an instrument of acceptance or approval, to state that he will
continue to implement the May 6 Convention 1969 until it enters into force
present (revised) Contract.
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5. With respect to any State which has signed and which
possibly he will express his commitment acceptance, or (revised)
.A contract will enter into force six months after the deposit on behalf of the body
validation or approval.
ARTICLE 15
After its entry into force (revised) Contract, or from Ministers
A Council of Europe committee can invite any other state
non-member of the Council and the European Union to accede p’ this one
(revised) Contract, by majority decision, such as
provided for in the Article 20 of the Legislation of the Council of Europe, and me
unanimous decision of the representatives of the Contracting States entitled
to join the Commission.
With respect to any State which has acceded or will accede to
European Union, or (revised) Contract will enter into force six months after
deposit of the document of accession to the Secretary General of its Council
Europe.
ARTICLE 16
Any state, at the time of signature or at the time of filing
of the validation document, acceptance, approval or accession may determine
the territorial or territorial areas within which the (revised) Contract will
is applied-
Any state can in any later
date with a notice addressed to the General Secretary of its Council
Europe to extend its application (revised) Contract to
any other party referred to in the notice. Its application
of revised Convention in this part shall be effective six months after the
date of receipt of such notice by the Secretary General.
Any announcement made based on the two previous paragraphs
may for any party mentioned in such notice, to retire
by notification addressed to the Secretary General. The withdrawal will be valid for six
months after the date of receipt of such notification by the General
Secretary.
ARTICLE 17
Either Party may at any time renounce this (revised)
Contract with notification addressed to the Secretary General of its Council
Europe.
Such denunciation shall be effective six months after the date of receipt thereof
poetry gnokito from the General Secretary.
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ARTICLE 18
The Secretary General of the Council of Europe will notify the States
members of the Council of Europe, in other European member states
Cultural Convention and any state of the European Union which
joined or has been invited to join s’ this revised Agreement,
regarding – any signature – filing of any validation document, acceptance, approval or
accession – its effective date (revised) Contract according to
Articles 14, 15 and 16. – any other legal document, notice or other communication regarding
this one (revised) Contract.
To protest the above, the undersigned being appropriate
authorized for this purpose, have signed this (revised)
Contract.
It took place in Valletta, on 16 January 1992, in English and French, both of them
texts are equally authentic, p’ a single copy which will be filed at
Council of Europe archives. The General Secretary of the Council
of Europe will send certified copies to each member state of the Council
, of Europe, in the other member states of the European Convention and any
non-member state of the European Union