Department of Archaeology (Nepal)


The Department of Archaeology is the primary governmental organization for archaeological research and protection of cultural heritage in Nepal. It was established in 1953. After the April 2015 Nepal earthquake and May 2015 Nepal earthquake, the Department got involved with analyzing and reconstructing the ancient buildings in Nepal.
WWW doa.gov.np

History

The Department of Archaeology has served under changing ministries since its establishment in 1953:
DateMinistry Served
1953–1981Ministry of Education
1981–1995Ministry of Education and culture
1995–2000Ministry of Youth, sports and culture
2000–2008Ministry of culture, tourism and Civil Aviation
2008–2009Ministry of culture and State Reconstructing
2009–2011Ministry of Federal Affairs, Constituent Assembly, Parliamentary Affairs and Culture
since 2011Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation