Welcome to the Department of Archaeology and Heritage Management
The Archaeology and Heritage Management Department, which offers special and general degrees in Archaeology and Heritage Management. The Department is situated among archaeological remains and monuments which are fully committed to enhancing the research and the practical application of Archaeological Heritage Management in Sri Lanka.
Department curricular is not traditional and predominantly dimed of producing trained graduates for existing job market and create new employment opportunities. It is evident that it has the potential of managing a wide range of archaeological and heritage activities including cultural tourism industry in the Sacred City and the vicinity of Anuradhapura.
Vision
To enhance the quality of management of the total archeological heritage of Sri Lanka: in the fields of protection, documentation, conservation, Maintenance, research and enhancement of public awareness.
Mission
Training archaeologists, to the best international standards. to meet the Requirements of the vision statement. Department of Archaeology and Heritage Management together with Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities consist with researchers and Specialists in wide range of areas traditional ds well as new scientific Knowledge in archeology and heritage management related fields. It Comprises 1 senior professor, 2 senior lecturer and 4 probationary lecturers.
Dr. W.M. Tikiri Bandara Wijepala
Head / Senior Lecturer
Message from the Head
Situated amidst the historic ruins and sacred monuments of Anuradhapura a UNESCO World Heritage site, our department occupies a uniquely inspirational setting for the study of the past. We are deeply committed to advancing academic research and bridging the gap between theoretical archaeology and the practical demands of cultural heritage management in Sri Lanka.
In an ever-evolving professional landscape, our academic curricula are purposefully designed to move beyond traditional boundaries. We strive to equip our undergraduates and postgraduates with modern technical proficiencies, critical analytical frameworks, and hands-on field experience. By integrating scientific methodologies with classical archaeological inquiry, our programs prepare graduates to excel not only in traditional research and state heritage institutions but also across dynamic sectors such as cultural tourism, heritage administration, and museology.
Our department brings together a dedicated team of specialists whose expertise spans diverse facets of material culture, ancient eco-hydrological systems, archaeometallurgy, and heritage conservation. Together with our students, we foster an environment of intellectual curiosity, rigorous inquiry, and community engagement.
Whether you are a prospective student, a researcher, or a partner in heritage preservation, we invite you to explore our academic programs, research initiatives, and collaborative projects as we work together to protect, document, and interpret our invaluable cultural legacy.
