Archaeological Survey of Burma
| မြန်မာ့ သမိုင်းသုတေသနဌာန | |
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 1902 |
| Dissolved | 1988 |
| Superseding agency |
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| Type | Government department |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Burma (now Myanmar) |
| Status | Defunct |
| Headquarters | Rangoon, Burma |
| Parent department | Archaeological Survey of India (1902-1937) Ministry of Culture |
The Archaeological Survey of Burma was a government agency responsible for archaeological research, conservation and preservation of cultural monuments in Burma. It was established in 1902 by British authorities,[1] following a visit by Lord Curzon, Viceroy of India to Burma Province in 1901.[2] Several noted Burmese scholars, including Gordon Luce and Pe Maung Tin, published for the agency.[1] The functions of the agency has since been assumed by Ministry of Religious Affairs and Culture's Department of Archaeology and National Museum.
Publications
- Report of the Superintendent, Archaeological Survey, Burma
- Report of the Director, Archaeological Survey of Burma
Directors
- Emil Forchhammer
- Taw Sein Ko
- Charles Duroiselle
- Lu Pe Win
- Aung Thaw
- Oak Gar
See also
References
- ^ a b AUNG-THWIN, MICHAEL (1982). "Burma Before Pagan: The Status of Archaeology Today". Asian Perspectives. 25 (2): 1–21. JSTOR 42928082.
- ^ Morris, Jennifer A. (Fall 2015). "Rebuilding a Troubled Nation, One Brick at a Time: Cultural Heritage and the Law in Myanmar" (PDF). Marshall-Wythe School of Law College of William & Mary.