civil-law
If I find a meteorite do I get to keep it?
<p>If I find a meteorite do I get to keep it? Does it make a difference if I find it in my own lawn or on public land? I am especially interested how law is in European countries.</p>

<h2>No</h2>

<p>In most countries, meteorites belong to the state no matter where they are found or how long they have been there. If you found one on the high seas, it would belong to the nation of the vessel’s registration.</p>
