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In order to increase planning security for construction projects, you will find Liechtenstein's archaeological perimeter on this page. The legal basis for our daily work is also linked here.
Archaeological perimeter
This planning instrument records the properties on which archaeological remains have been discovered in the past or where there is a high probability of encountering such findings. To date, only a part of the actually existing sites in Liechtenstein is known. During construction work or through surveys, new sites are regularly discovered even outside the area already recorded in the archaeological perimeter.
Maintaining and updating an inventory of sites is a legal mandate. The areas can be accessed in the geodata portal of the Liechtenstein National Administration.
Legal basis
The country of Liechtenstein has committed itself by law and through international agreements to the scientific research, documentation, publication and care of archaeological finds and features. The most important legal bases include:
International agreements
- Europäische Übereinkommen zum Schutz des archäologischen Erbes (Konvention von Malta, 1997)
- Charta für den Schutz und die Pflege des archäologischen Erbes (Charta von Lausanne, 1990)
- Übereinkommen zum Schutz des architektonischen Erbes Europas (Konvention von Granada, 1988)
- Europäische Übereinkommen über den Schutz des archäologischen Kulturgutes (1976)
- Internationale Charta über die Konservierung von Denkmälern und Ensemblen (Charta von Venedig (1964)
- Konvention zum Schutz von Kulturgut bei bewaffneten Konflikten (Haager Konvention, 1954)
Office of Cultural Affairs on Social Media
Since 2021, the Office of Cultural Affairs, and with it the Department of Archaeology, is active on several social media platforms. There you will find regular news and current insights into our work and ongoing projects.
