Archaeological Survey of Burma

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.

Archaeological Survey of Burma

မြန်မာ့ သမိုင်းသုတေသနဌာန
Agency overview
Formed	1902
Dissolved	1988
Superseding agency	Department of Archaeology and National Museum (Myanmar)
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

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

• Archaeological Survey of India