Department of History and Archaeology
The Department of History and Archaeology of the FHSS was the first Department to offer an Undergraduate Degree in 1958 on the subjects of History and Archaeology in the University academic history of Sri Lanka. The Department now offers General and Special degrees both in History and Archaeology, and Master of Arts, Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy at the post graduate level.
The vision of the Department of History and Archaeology is to create intellectuals with a theoretical and practical knowledge in the fields of History and Archaeology, with the global standards of the modern world, who are capable of providing maximum services to the development of the country.
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Prof. Karunasena Hettiarachchi gets appointed as the Co-chair of the Ministerial Committee to decipher the Dimbulagala inscription
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Dr. Oshan Wedage attends the ‘Human Origins and Our Future’ workshop hosted by Griffith University, Australia
In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, Griffith University, Australia, researchers alongside 42 scholars from 22 universities and partner organizations from around the world, set an ambitious task to weave together interdisciplinary scientific
Prof. Karunasena Hettiarachchi gets appointed as the Co-chair of the Ministerial Committee to decipher the Dimbulagala inscription
The Dimbulagala inscription, which was discovered on 10th July 2023 at Dimbulagala Archaeological Reserve, by the Polonnaruwa Archaeological Exploration Team and the Epigraphy Division of the Head Office of the
‘YES, WE CAN’: A Guest Lecture on Future Career Opportunities by Alumnus Ms. Hasheena Ferooz
In the ever-evolving landscape of the professional world, the journey from an undergraduate to a successful professional is an exciting adventure, filled with challenges and opportunities. Proving that nothing is
Rev. Dambara Amila
Head of the Department
MESSAGE OF THE HEAD
The aim of the Department is to provide training for the under graduates to handle any aspects in the fields of History and Archaeology. In order to achieve this, the Department has, on the one hand, designed its curriculum motivating the undergraduates to study in the field of Ancient History as well as in Modern History, enabling the students to obtain an in-depth, meritorious vision through comparison of current problems with ancient human experiences. On the other hand, undergraduates following Archaeology are motivated to study the inception of Archaeology as a subject and also to study various aspects related to the field of Archaeology, interpretation of inscriptions, dating, conservation and management of archaeological heritage. Due to this training, the graduates who complete their degree are expected to be capable, not only of becoming theoretically trained historians and archeologists, but also of becoming practically oriented graduates who can be efficient administrators and heritage managers who are ready to take up any challenge in order to provide their maximum services to the development of the country.
Academic Programs
Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) Degree in Archaeology
The subject of Archaeology has been recognized as a profession by an Act of Parliament and all staff members of the Department are registered as professionals under this act.
Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) Degree in History
The Department of History and Archaeology of the FHSS was the first Department to offer an Undergraduate Degree in 1958 on the subjects of History and Archaeology…
Diploma in History
The main objectives of this programme are to Enhance the subject knowledge and attitudes of the teachers who are engaged in teaching history in the school system or relevant field.
Rajagala Project
Conservation of the Ancient Monuments and the Forest Monastic Natural Environment within the Rajagala Archaeological Reserve in the Ampara District of Eastern Sri Lanka.
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