Direktoratet for kulturminneforvaltning | |
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Agency overview | |
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Formed | 1912 |
Jurisdiction | Government of Norway |
Headquarters | Oslo |
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Parent agency | Norwegian Ministry of the Environment |
Website | www.riksantikvaren.no |
The Directorate for Cultural Heritage[1] (Norwegian: Riksantikvaren or Direktoratet for kulturminneforvaltning) is a government agency responsible for the management of cultural heritage in Norway. Subordinate to the Norwegian Ministry of the Environment, it manages the Cultural Heritage Act of June 9, 1978.[2] The directorate also has responsibilities under the Norwegian Planning and Building Law.