The Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians has settled a lawsuit over the disturbance of a burial ground in Temecula, California.

The tribe sued developer Temecula Creek Village and the city after workers uncovered remains and artifacts at a 32-acre site. But the tribe found out that state law doesn't protect sacred sites.

The settlement requires portions of a burial ground to be set aside as open space, The North County Times reported. The remains will be protected, a tribal attorney said.

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Pechanga, developer reach deal over burial ground (The North County Times 7/2)

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Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians - http://www.pechanga.com