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Country Summary for MONGOLIA
I. Relevant Legislation
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II. Regulated Cultural Property
Definitions
Historical and Cultural Valuable Objects include:
-archaeological remains such as imprints of an ancient hut, camp, homestead,
mine, place of processing or manufacture, tomb, sarcophagus, place of worship,
stone monument, or rock painting or writing;
mine, place of processing or manufacture, tomb, sarcophagus, place of worship,
stone monument, or rock painting or writing;
-architectural valuables such as remnants or ruins of ancient towns, castles,
churches, monasteries, streets or squares, or other constructions;
churches, monasteries, streets or squares, or other constructions;
-ethnic clothes, decorations, household utensils, labor equipment, musical
instruments, traditional games, and religious objects;
instruments, traditional games, and religious objects;
-manuscripts, woodblock and printed books and treatises, photos, movies, and
video;
video;
-works of fine art such as painting, sculpture, bas-relief, carving, appliqué,
embroidery, papier-mâché, clay, and ceramics;
embroidery, papier-mâché, clay, and ceramics;
-constructions, objects, and documentation related to the life of historical people
and their activity;
and their activity;
-historical and culturally valuable places;
-imprints of ancient man, animals, microorganisms, fossilized plants, and find-sites;
-rare minerals and precious stones;
-other antiques. (2001 PCHL, Art. 3)
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Registry
A state registration-database shall consist of a description of the specific cultural heritage, brief reports of research work, photos, slides, audio and video films, electronic discs, and brief reports on restoration. (2001 PCHL, Art. 7.1)
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III. Export Restrictions
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IV. Ownership Rights and Restrictions
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V. Violations, Penalties and Sanctions
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VI. International Conventions and Bilateral Agreements
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Country Contact
for Cultural Property Ts. Oyungerel
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism
Government Building III, Room 413
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia>
210620 mecs@mecs.gov.mn
info@mecs.gov.mn
www.meds.gov.mn
Ph: +976 11 262 480
F: +976 11 323 158
for Cultural Property Ts. Oyungerel
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism
Government Building III, Room 413
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia>
210620 mecs@mecs.gov.mn
info@mecs.gov.mn
www.meds.gov.mn
Ph: +976 11 262 480
F: +976 11 323 158
Relevant U.S. Case Law