| Mission
The Department of Archaeological Survey of Sri Lanka is the apex regulatory body in Sri Lanka for the management of its archaeological heritage as defined by the Antiquities Ordinance. |
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Objectives and Functions |
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| 1. | Discover by exploration and excavation objects, inscriptions, managements and sites of historical and Cultural Value and record such funding. | |
| 2. | Conserve ancient monuments and other Cultural Property. | |
| 3. | Display in an acceptable and secure manner ancient monuments and other cultural property. | |
| 4. | Conduct research in to ancient monuments and other cultural property and to publish the findings. | |
| 5. | Implementation of rules and regulations of the Antiquities Ordinance | |
| Major Functions of the Department | ||
| 1. | The regular maintains and security of the Antiquities in site Museums, Archaeological Reserves and Protected Monuments. | |
| 2. | Exploration of ancient sites and the administration of the Antiquities ordinance and documentation of ancient archaeological sites, movable and immovable Archaeological Property. | |
| 3. | The excavation of ancient sites and conduct of research into material Culture of the historical and pre-historic periods. | |
| 4. | Conservation of ancient buildings following accepted archaeological methods and layout of ancient monuments and environs. | |
| 5. | Research relating to inscriptions, their translation and publication. | |
| 6. | Conservation of wall paintings and sculptures and other movable archaeological materials. | |
| 7. | Establishment and maintenance of site museums which provide research facilities. | |
| The general work programme for the ensuring financial year include | ||
| 1. | Providing services to visitors at archaeological sites and museums. | |
| 2. | Expeditions publication of the research material of the Department. | |
| 3. | Extension of archaeological services to areas which hitherto have not been adequately served. | |
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