Department of Archaeology (Nepal)

The Department of Archaeology (DOA) 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.

Department of Archaeology
पुरातत्व विभाग
Agency overview
FormedDecember 31, 1953 (1953-12-31)
Preceding agency
  • Government of Nepal ; Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation
Jurisdiction   Nepal
HeadquartersRamshahpath, Kathmandu, Nepal
Minister responsible
  • Hon.Sudan Kirati, Minister of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation
Agency executive
  • Mr. Damodar Gautam, Director General
Parent agencyMinistry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Government of Nepal
Websitehttp://www.doa.gov.np
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