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Archaeology in Sri Lanka has the major function of exploring, excavating, conserving, protecting the monuments and sites. Here we have presented the information on Sri Lankan archaeologist, monuments, archaeological sites, and archaeological museums.

 

Museums in Sri Lanka

The museums are mostly historical museums which house the monuments belonging to different periods, ranging from the prehistoric period to the colonial period and are located in different geographical settings. Here are the lists of museums that are present all over Sri Lanka.

Colombo Dutch Museum
Colombo Dutch Museum

The Colombo Dutch Museum is a historical museum located in the heart of Colombo, Sri ...

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Isurumuni
Isurumuni

Isurumuni is a temple located near Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is dedicated to the God ...

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Kataragama
Kataragama

Kataragama is a pilgrimage town in Sri Lanka associated with the deity Skanda, also known ...

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Heritage sites in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has an extraordinarily rich, vast and diverse cultural heritage in the form of built heritage, archaeological sites and remains since prehistoric times. Here we provide a short and snappy list of famous heritage sites in Sri Lanka.

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Pioneering archaeologists in Sri Lanka

The Archaeologists in Sri Lanka have contributed a lot to the Indus valley civilization and in the underwater Archaeology of the shore temples. Here we provide a short and snappy list of famous Archaeologist in Sri Lanka.

Senarath Paranavitana

Paranavithana's period began with the on set of the Second ...
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Monuments in Sri Lanka

Monuments in Sri Lanka mainly include temples, mosques, tombs, churches, cemeteries, forts, palaces, step-wells, rock-cut caves, and secular architecture as well as ancient mounds and sites which represent the remains of ancient habitation. Here you could browse through the famous monuments found in Sri Lanka.

Old Colombo Lighthouse
Old Colombo Lighthouse

The Old Colombo Lighthouse monument, established in 1860, is an iconic landmark located in the city of Colombo, Sri Lanka. ...



Buduruwagala
Buduruwagala

Buduruwagala is a historically significant site located in Sri Lanka, known for its remarkable rock carvings and sculptures. The name ...



Independence Commemoration Hal
Independence Commemoration Hal

The Independence Commemoration Hall, also known as the Independence Memorial Hall, is a significant historical monument located in Colombo, Sri ...



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Archaeological Organizations in Sri Lanka

Archaeological organizations of Sri Lanka are professional bodies operating either for commercial or non- commercial purpose providing information about each and every minute aspect in the field of archaeology. This page acts as illustrative resource that provides a list of the archaeology organizations existing throughout the world. You can also have access to the contact details, history and other details about the professional archaeological organizations.



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