Archaeology Myth #2: Ownership
It's okay to pick up artifacts whenever you see them.
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| Law enforcement
official, Rich Davis, standing by a hole made by looters who
stole artifacts from this site. |
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REALITY
Taking artifacts without using proper scientific methods destroys
irreplacable evidence from the past.
Federal and state laws do not allow the removal of artifacts
from public lands without a permit.
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Posting on U.S. park lands
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