Renovated Prof. Mandis Rohanadhira hall of the Department of History and Archeology in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences was opened by the Vice-chancellor of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura; Prof. Sampath Amaratunge with the participation of the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences; Prof. D. P. S. Chandrakumara  at the opening ceremony held on 10th January 2019. Renovation...Read More

According to the MOU signed between the University of Sri Jayewardenepura and Deccan College, in Pune, India, a group of undergraduates and academic staff members of the Department of History and Archaeology in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences will be participating in an archaeological training program in India from 16th  to 30th September...Read More

Before the deposition of sacred relics at Rajagala Ancient Temple in Ampara, undergraduates and public were given the opportunity to worship them on 11th October 2018. Senior Prof. Sampath Amaratunge who placed the sacred relics on the special stage first made his offerings. Also, Prof. D. P. S. Chandrakumara Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Dr....Read More

Rajagala Monastery complex has been identified as one of the three distinctive types of monasteries build during the early Anuradhapura period. It has been identified as the best preserved meditation forest monastery in the region which is yet to be archaeologically conserved. After the completion of the civil war in 2009, department of archaeology commenced...Read More