ANTH 202 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: National Historic Preservation Act Of 1966, Archaeological Resources Protection Act Of 1979, Antiquities Act
Document Summary
Threats to america"s cultural heritage come from looters and development. These laws created an important new direction in archaeology, known as cultural. Before 1960s, most american archaeologists worked for universities and museums. Since 1960s, the number of archaeologists in the u. s. has vastly increased about 60% (most) of these work in crm) About 90% of the field archaeology done in the u. s. today is crm archaeology. Prior to 1906 some individual sites were protected through. The first legislation to protect all sites (arch. and others of historic and scientific interest) on public lands was the 1906 antiquities act. Can"t excavate or collect from sites on public lands without permit. Permits only granted to scientific or educational institutions. Artifacts to be preserved in public museums. Stiff penalties for 1906: up to fine and/or up to 90 days in prison (looters saw this as the small cost of doing business) [few convictions] President authorized to create national monuments on federal lands.
