The Department of Archaeology (DOA) is the primary governmental organization for archaeological research and protection of cultural heritage in Nepal.[1][2] 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.
| पुरातत्व विभाग | |
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | December 31, 1953 |
| Preceding agency |
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| Jurisdiction |  Nepal |
| Headquarters | Ramshahpath, Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Minister responsible |
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| Agency executive |
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| Parent agency | Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Government of Nepal |
| Website | http://www.doa.gov.np |
History
editThe Department of Archaeology has served under changing ministries since its establishment in 1953:[3]
| Date | Ministry Served |
|---|---|
| 1953–1981 | Ministry of Education |
| 1981–1995 | Ministry of Education and culture |
| 1995–2000 | Ministry of Youth, sports and culture |
| 2000–2008 | Ministry of culture, tourism and Civil Aviation |
| 2008–2009 | Ministry of culture and State Reconstructing |
| 2009–2011 | Ministry of Federal Affairs, Constituent Assembly, Parliamentary Affairs and Culture |
| since 2011 | Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation |
References
edit- ^ "HERITAGE WATCH: Archaeology Dept archiving pearls of great price | Metro | :: The Kathmandu Post". Ekantipur.com. Retrieved 2015-07-09.
- ^ "In search of Buddha's maternal home | Top Stories". Archived from the original on 2013-11-21. Retrieved 2013-11-21.
- ^ "Department of Archaeology Homepage". Doa.gov.np. Retrieved 2015-07-09.
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