This planning instrument records those properties on which cultural assets have been discovered in the past or where there is a high probability of coming across such assets. To date, only some of the actual sites in Liechtenstein are known. New sites are regularly discovered during construction work or during inspections, even outside the area already recorded in the archaeological perimeter.

Keeping and maintaining an inventory of archaeological sites is a legal mandate. The areas can be accessed in the geodata portal of the Liechtenstein National Administration.

All types of earth movements within the archaeological perimeter must be reported to the Office of Culture at least 14 days before they are carried out. This concerns, among other things

• Construction excavation
• Excavation of utility lines
• construction survey
• Demolition work, insofar as this involves soil intervention

The Principality of Liechtenstein has committed itself by law and under international law to the scientific research, documentation, publication and maintenance of archaeological finds and features. The most important legal foundations include