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Chapter One Definitions: Definitions
المادة 1
Article (1) For the purposes of this Law, and unless otherwise required by the context, the following words and expressions shall bear the meanings assigned thereto: State : The United Arab Emirates. The Ministry : The Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development The Minister : The Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development The Competent Authority : The local authority concerned with the Antiquities in every Emirate The Antiquity : a. The movable or immovable object produced, built, manufactured, sculptured, written, drawn, photographed, modified, engraved or populated by humans, naturally formed in the territory of the State before one hundred years, or discovered on the land surface, underground or in the local or territorial waters as far as it constitutes a unique or rare historical, artistic, scientific, literature, religious, natural, architectural, construction, or any other value which impacts the humanity or reflects a civilized development aspect of the State including any part added thereto after such date without affecting its main structure and becomes an integral part thereof. b. The human, animal or plant remains of rare or unique value dated back more than 600 Gregorian years. c. Whatever the Ministry or the Competent Authority deems a national heritage according to the applicable federal or local legislation. Movable Antiquity : The non-movable Antiquity fixed to the ground.
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Federal Law No. (11) Of 2017 Concerning Antiquities 3 Immovable Antiquity : The movable Antiquity that is separate from the ground, and the place of which may be changed without causing any damage to the Antiquity, to the associated Antiquities, or to its place. Antiquity Protection : Keeping, maintenance and restoration of the current normal status of the Antiquity, prevention of the pollutants, leakage and industry and agriculture risks, change of the historical and monumental vicinity and striking balance between the modern urban requirements and the historical nature of the monumental sites. Monumental Site : The area containing Antiquities in the Emirate and the borders of which are determined by the Competent Authority subject to its applicable legislation and conditions of every individual site. Antiquity Exploration : The works of investigation, survey and excavation and other works aimed to discover the Antiquities. The Exploration Mission : A team of experts, specialists and researchers authorized to explore for Antiquities and who belong to national or foreign specialized entities, authorities, universities, institutes and museums. The National Register : The register containing data and information on the Antiquities at the State level and any attached maps, papers, documents, etc., as determined by the Ministry. The Local Register : The register containing data and information on the Antiquities at the Emirate level, and any attached maps, papers, documents, etc., as determined by the Competent Authority.
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Federal Law No. (11) Of 2017 Concerning Antiquities 4 Chapter Two General Provisions