| Agency Name: | Department of Archaeology |
| Nativename: | पुरातत्व विभाग |
| Preceding1: | Government of Nepal ; Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation |
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| Jurisdiction: |  Nepal |
| Headquarters: | Ramshahpath, Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Minister1 Name: | Hon.Hit Bahadur Tamang |
| Minister1 Pfo: | Minister of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation |
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| Chief1 Name: | Mr. Damodar Gautam |
| Chief1 Position: | Director General |
| Parent Agency: | Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Government of Nepal |
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| Website: | http://www.doa.gov.np |
The Department of Archaeology (DOA) is the primary governmental organization for archaeological research and protection of cultural heritage in Nepal.[1] [2] 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.
The Department of Archaeology has served under changing ministries since its establishment in 1953:[3]
| Date | Ministry Served |
|---|---|
| 1953–1981 | Ministry of Education |
| 1981–1995 | Ministry of Education and culture |
| 1995–2000 | Ministry of Youth, sports and culture |
| 2000–2008 | Ministry of culture, tourism and Civil Aviation |
| 2008–2009 | Ministry of culture and State Reconstructing |
| 2009–2011 | Ministry of Federal Affairs, Constituent Assembly, Parliamentary Affairs and Culture |
| since 2011 | Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation |