The largest inscription ever discovered in Sri Lanka was found at the ruins of the Dimbulagala monastery, dating back to the early second century BC.
10 months ago

Ambassador Chung expressed her awe and the importance of the mission, stating, “Witnessing the Godawaya shipwreck firsthand at 33 meters below...
8 months ago

Sri Lanka's Minister of Buddhashasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs vowed to press ahead with 'archaeology' encroachments in the Eastern...
8 months ago

Sri Lanka's Kandyan Kings' Palace and Archaeology Museum located within the Temple of the Tooth Relic complex was restored with a 265000 dollar (77 million...
1 day ago

The US Embassy in Sri Lanka, in partnership with the Ministry of Culture and Department of Archaeology has celebrated the reopening of the...
1 day ago

A rare Iron Age burial in southern England reflects the close connections between Britain and Gaul two millennia ago.
6 months ago

Archaeological findings draw considerable public attention as they provide an opportunity to connect with our collective human history and...
8 months ago

Galle Fort is the largest and best-preserved sea fort not only in Sri Lanka but all of South Asia. UNESCO recognised its world heritage value as early as 1988.
5 months ago

Sri Lankan authorities are conducting a campaign to deny Hindus and other religious minorities access to places of worship and other property and redesignate...
4 months ago

The Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka (RASSL) announces the death of its current President Dr. Malini Dias, who passed away on August 31. She was 81 years old.
3 months ago