How do I join the archaeological department?
Eligibility to become Archaeologist
- At least 45 – 50% of marks in Class 12 in any stream from a recognised board are enough to take up a UG course in History/ Archaeology/ Ancient History.
- For taking up Master’s course in Archaeology, you need to score at least 50% marks in UG degree.
Who is the Minister of archaeology Sri Lanka?
Department of Archaeology (Sri Lanka)
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 1890 |
| Jurisdiction | Sri Lanka |
| Agency executive | Anura Manatunga, Head of the Department |
| Website | www.archaeology.gov.lk |
How many archaeological sites are there in Sri Lanka?
250,000
Sri Lanka has more than 250,000 identified archaeological sites throughout the country and some of them have been declared as archaeological reserves and protected monuments by the Sri Lanka archaeological department.
What is archaeology department?
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is an Indian government agency attached to the Ministry of Culture that is responsible for archaeological research and the conservation and preservation of cultural monuments in the country.
Who is the father of Archaeology?
Sir Flinders Petrie excavated over 40 sites in Egypt. His collection forms the basis of the Petrie Museum of Archaeology and other archaeologists are indebted to the methodologies he developed.
What are the literary sources in Sri Lanka?
Literary sources for the history of ancient Sri Lanka
- Inscriptions. Administrative procedures can be discovered through inscriptions.
- Monasteries. Inscriptions which records grants to temples and monasteries are compared with statements in the chronicles.
- Samantapasadika.
- Mahavamsa.
- Geographical descriptions.
Who established Department of archaeological Survey?
Alexander Cunningham
In February 1871, the ASI — as we now know it — was created as a government department. The credit for this goes to Alexander Cunningham, who was then working with the Bengal Engineers. He was appointed as its first Director General — exactly 140 years ago.
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