 |
 |
|
 |
 |
||
 |
||
 |
||
 |
||
|
In 1953, Department of Archaeology was constituted by Government of Nepal. After 3 years of its formation an Act in the name of the ‘Ancient Monument Preservation Act 1956’, was formulated and enacted. This act also has been the principal legal entity dealing with the matters relating to the protection, preservation and the management of the cultural properties and heritages of the country. The provisions of this act also ensure the preservation of individual element of any cultural properties whether movable or immovable. Likewise, the act also provides ample provisions to protect and preserve any individual monuments, group of monuments, sites and even vernacular edifices located throughout the country either private or public having archaeological, historical, artistic and aesthetic values. This act has authorized the Department of Archaeology as a principal governmental authority to protect and preserve the vast cultural heritage of the country. Main Functions of the Department of Archaeology:• Preservation and protection of monuments and archaeological sites. • Conduct archaeological exploration, and carryout archaeological excavation. • Carryout research activities on Nepalese history, culture and archaeology. • Collect, research and publish the archival materials. • Establish the museum and enhance the organization of museums. • Management and preservation of the World Cultural Heritage Sites. • Prepare the inventory of all types of the cultural heritage. • Control the illicit export and import of the movable cultural property. • Provide technical and financial assistance to the local people and agencies for the monument conservation. Next |