Who We Are

Institute of Archaeology and Heritage Studies

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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Our Courses

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What We Do

Programs and services

[porto_info_box pos=”left” icon_type=”custom” img_width=”50″ icon_border_radius=”500″ icon_img=”384″ title=”Research and Publications” title_font_size=”20″]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.[/porto_info_box]
[porto_info_box pos=”left” icon_type=”custom” img_width=”50″ icon_border_radius=”500″ icon_img=”386″ title=”Online Education” title_font_size=”20″]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.[/porto_info_box]
[porto_info_box pos=”left” icon_type=”custom” img_width=”50″ icon_border_radius=”500″ icon_img=”385″ title=”Excavations & Explorations/Archaeological Consultancy Services” title_font_size=”20″]At IAHS, we extend our archaeological expertise and partner with individuals, public and private players, and local authorities to provide solutions for archaeological challenges.[/porto_info_box]
[porto_info_box pos=”left” icon_type=”custom” img_width=”50″ icon_border_radius=”500″ icon_img=”387″ title=”Content Development” title_font_size=”20″]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.[/porto_info_box]

Our Diary

Significant moments

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Here are some photos that were taken during our explorations.

[porto_carousel stage_padding=”0″ margin=”0″ autoplay=”yes” autoplay_timeout=”10000″ show_dots=”yes” loop=”yes” items=”1″ items_lg=”1″ items_md=”1″ items_sm=”1″ items_xs=”1″ el_class=”m-t-xlg m-b-xlg”][porto_testimonial view=”transparent” style=”testimonial-style-6″ name=”Eng. Anuradha Piyadasa” role=”Founding Director – IAHS” photo_id=”440″ quote_color=”#000000″]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.[/porto_testimonial][porto_testimonial view=”transparent” style=”testimonial-style-6″ name=”Archaeologist Chandima Ambanwala” role=”Founding Director – IAHS” photo_id=”443″ quote_color=”#000000″]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.[/porto_testimonial][/porto_carousel]

NEWS

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