artefaktialueet
artefaktialueet are designated geographic areas that contain archaeological artifacts of historical or cultural significance. The term is used mainly in the Nordic countries to describe sites where collections of artifacts have been recovered through systematic surveys, excavations, or surface finds. Within an artefaktialue, artifacts ranging from stone implements and metal objects to ceramics and industrial relics are documented and preserved in situ whenever possible. These areas are often established as part of heritage protection legislation, whereby state agencies can impose restrictions on land use, ensure routine monitoring, and grant permits for scientific studies.
The primary purpose of an artefaktialue is to safeguard the tangible record of past human activity for
Access to artefaktialueet is usually controlled to prevent looting, inadvertent damage, and to maintain the integrity