National Heritage Laws in Nepal (2026): Protection Guide
A 2026 practitioner's guide to public national heritage laws in Nepal — the Ancient Monument Preservation Act 2013 (1956), Department of Archaeology authority, Grade A/B/C monument classification, UNESCO World Heritage Sites (four cultural and natural sites), heritage-zone construction restrictions, antique export prohibitions, post-2015 earthquake restoration framework, penalties for damage, and the constitutional foundation under Article 32 of the Constitution 2072.


