Civil Liability Resulting from Damaging Archaeological Monuments

Abstract

 In view of the cultural and historical value that archaeological monuments constitute, which has made them the focus of attention of those interested in them, and an attraction factor for tourists, and the revival of tourism that this constitutes, and the consequent development of the national economy and its support with hard currencies. For these interests, it was necessary for legislation to intervene to protect the monuments. The Libyan legislator did well by enacting Law No. (3) of 1995 regarding the protection of antiquities, which guarantees the safety of archaeological monuments, including historical buildings, ancient cities, and museums, from unlawful interference with them…Article 8 of it specifies prohibited behaviors committed on monuments and antiquities, which requires punishment for the perpetrator, and raises civil liability, as it is an error that caused harm, requiring compensation for the perpetrator. To make reparation for the material and moral damage caused to he.