The Antiquities Act, passed in 1906, set firm penalties for the looting of archaeological sites, even by today's standards; because this law has worked so well to discourage looting, no additional acts have been necessary.

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Since the Antiquities Act of 1906, additional legislation has been enacted to further protect archaeological sites and cultural heritage, including the Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979, which provided more comprehensive protections and penalties for looting and damage.

The Antiquities Act, Passed in 1906, Set Firm Penalties for the Looting