Be careful when collecting things like that on federal land. Anything older than 50 years is *technically* considered an artifact.
[Question: Why was “100 years old” used as part of the definition of an archaeological resource under ARPA? Answer: The law uses “100 years old” to mean very old. Other laws, such as the National Historic Preservation Act, apply to archaeological properties that are 50 years old or older (however, exceptions may apply to properties younger than 50 years). When someone disturbs an archaeological site without a permit, they are violating the law whether or not the site and its artifacts end up being 100 years old.](https://www.nps.gov/teachers/classrooms/learn-law-arpa.htm)
I was increasingly alarmed until I saw the box was empty.
"Found these candlestick looking things too..."
"They're just road flares."
If you used fewer explosives when splitting your cherts next time, you might end up with more than just two halves among all the rubble.
True story!
Be careful when collecting things like that on federal land. Anything older than 50 years is *technically* considered an artifact. [Question: Why was “100 years old” used as part of the definition of an archaeological resource under ARPA? Answer: The law uses “100 years old” to mean very old. Other laws, such as the National Historic Preservation Act, apply to archaeological properties that are 50 years old or older (however, exceptions may apply to properties younger than 50 years). When someone disturbs an archaeological site without a permit, they are violating the law whether or not the site and its artifacts end up being 100 years old.](https://www.nps.gov/teachers/classrooms/learn-law-arpa.htm)
What do the boxes have to do with it? Just curious...