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Annex to the 2001 Convention
The Annex to the 2001 Convention contains Rules for activities directed at underwater cultural heritage. They are a reference in the field of underwater excavations and archaeology, setting the rules for the responsible management of this cultural heritage.
Last update:21 August 2024
These rules include:
- principles of project design;
- guidelines for the skills and qualifications required of persons undertaking these interventions;
- information on the organization of financing for excavation projects;
- guidelines for excavation documentation; and
- conservation and site management methodologies.
The 36 Rules of the Annex present a directly applicable operation scheme for underwater interventions. Over the years, they have become a reference document in the field of underwater archaeology, setting out regulations for the responsible management of such cultural heritage.
They constitute one of the most significant components of the 2001 Convention. Every professional working in the field of underwater cultural heritage should strictly comply with these Rules.