INRA
Following the entry into force of the law on cultural heritage of 25 February 2022, the Centre National de Recherche Archéologique (CNRA) has become the Institut national de recherches archéologiques (INRA).
INRA is responsible for the inventorisation, study, protection and promotion of Luxembourg's archaeological heritage.
Archaeological observation zone (Zone d’Observation Archéologique, ZOA)
The Archaeological Observation Zone is a territorial zone that includes, or is likely to include, elements that form part of the archaeological heritage. It is the decisive basis for assessing the impact of projects on the archaeological heritage.
Land developers
A chance discovery of archaeological remains during development works means that these must be stopped immediately, until archaeological investigations can be carried out on the site concerned. This is why the Ministry of Culture and the Institut national de recherches archéologiques (INRA) have introduced the principle of preventive archaeology.
This principle has the aim to:
- protect archaeological remains against the impact of human activity, notably through undocumented destruction by construction, demolition or filling work, as well as against natural hazards;
- offer owners, project owners and/or developers certainty when considering development projects.
Indeed, the principle of preventive archaeology replaces former practices, which, in the event of a chance discovery, led the State to halt a worksite, resulting in unforeseen delays and additional costs.
News
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4e Journées d’actualités de la recherche archéologique
L'lnstitut national de recherches archéologiques (INRA) en coopération avec l'Université du Luxembourg, organisent le mercredi 2 et le jeudi 3 juillet 2025 les 4e Journées d'actualités de la recherche archéologique, sur le campus de l'université du Luxembourg à Esch-Belval.
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Monetary deposit discovered at Parc Hosingen
À la suite de prospections au lieu-dit Um Rank à Holzthum (Parc Hosingen), des fouilles d’archéologie ont été effectuées de 2020 à 2024 sous l’égide de l’Institut national de recherches archéologiques (INRA). Ces travaux ont permis d’explorer et de documenter...
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Eric Thill presented the bill amending the law on cultural heritage
Eric Thill a présenté le projet de loi portant modification de la loi relative au patrimoine culturel En date du 25 septembre 2024, le ministre de la Culture, Eric Thill, a présenté le projet de loi visant à modifier la...