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use of computer in the field of archaeology in Sri Lanka has
been introduced in the last decade. Archaeologists use computers
for data acquisition, analysis and presentation at basic level.
The Department of Archaeological Survey has taken steps towards
establishing a National Data Base of Archaeological Sites
(SMR) for Sri Lanka since 1998 and has planned to link SMR
to a Geographical Information System (GIS). Two universities
have introduced archaeological computing courses. The Postgraduate
Institute of Archaeology is carrying out research work with
use of GIS.
Some general constrains of archaeological computing in Sri
Lanka are non-use of expert advice and Incompetence of researchers
and lecturers who are interested. The undergraduate courses
are limited to giving practice in word processing, data analysis
and drawing programs at basic level. The improvement in this
field is affected due to financial difficulties too.
A scheme for collaboration of available expertise in Sri Lanka
with foreign colleagues is required to improve of research
work and teaching affects. It should ultimately bring together
archaeologists, computer specialists and geologists, which
would certainly enhance efficiency and productivity of cultural
heritage management of Sri Lanka which has a growing global
scale demand.
Key words: National Data Base of Archaeological Sites (SMR)
for Sri Lanka, The Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology,
undergraduate courses
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