Join GIS for Archaeology online course.

The ‘GIS for Archeology’ course provides a proper understanding of the basics of GIS and provides an opportunity to learn effective GIS data collection techniques. Mapping was given priority at the outset, but more analytical capabilities will be discussed in everyday applications. Register on or before 2021.01.05.

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Who We Are

Institute of Archaeology and Heritage Studies

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The Institute of Archaeology and Heritage Studies (IAHS) is a non-profit academic and research institute founded by archaeology.lk team in 2019. Funded by the esteemed archaeology.lk, the Institute aims to make archaeological and heritage studies accessible to the general public through the Institute’s online courses and thus allow an exploration of the rich cultural heritage of Sri Lanka.

Research and Consultancy are the other cornerstones of IAHS and we are open to collaboration with public and private players for all archaeological and heritage site activities.

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What We Do

Programs and services

Research and Publications

Research is the foundation of IAHS. True to the founding principles of our parent organization – Sri Lanka Archaeology, we believe in promoting archaeological research that integrates with the cultural heritage of Sri Lanka and brings forth the unexplored, rich cultural history of the Island.

Online Education

IAHS was founded with the purpose of sharing the founders’ passion for archaeology with those who have an inclination towards science but lack the means. The Institute’s online courses, delivered by accomplished educators and research professionals, aim to bridge this gap and make archaeology and heritage studies accessible to those who have an appreciation for it or wish to make a career in it.

Excavations & Explorations/Archaeological Consultancy Services

At IAHS, we extend our archaeological expertise and partner with individuals, public and private players, and local authorities to provide solutions for archaeological challenges.

Content Development

Research is the foundation of IAHS. True to the founding principles of our parent organization – Sri Lanka Archaeology, we believe in promoting archaeological research that integrates with the cultural heritage of Sri Lanka and brings forth the unexplored, rich cultural history of the Island.

Our Diary

Significant moments

Here are some photos that were taken during our explorations.

With support from arcaheology.lk – Sri Lanka Archaeology, IAHS intends to nurture scholars, researchers, and educators in the field of archaeology who will be the torchbearers of our mission. The online courses and the research initiatives are some of the means to achieve this end.

This is our first year into the long journey of archaeological research and exploration that lies ahead, and we look forward to a historic journey ahead.

Eng. Anuradha PiyadasaFounding Director - IAHS

As an archaeologist, I have always felt that there is still a lot more hidden under our land that can give a deeper understanding of our history.

IAHS is an attempt to provide a means to those who want to quench this curiosity about the socio-cultural history of the Island. Through academics and research, we aim to bridge this gap and make archaeological and heritage studies accessible to the general public of Sri Lanka. As a country, one of the best ways to learn and appreciate our cultural diversity is to connect with our history. And the courses at IAHS do precisely this.

Archaeologist Chandima AmbanwalaFounding Director - IAHS

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