The Department of Archaeology, the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, and the Ministry of Culture celebrated the reopening of the newly restored Old Kandyan Kings’ Palace and Archaeology Museum, located within the Sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic complex, on 11 December 2024. Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Prof. Hiniduma Sunil Senevi, and U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung attended the ceremony.
This important cultural preservation effort was enabled by $265,000 (more than Rs. 77 million) in funding from the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP).
The project was started in 2021 and completed in two stages. The first phase's work were concentrated on preserving the Kings' Palace's ancient infrastructure and enhancing accessibility for guests with impairments. The Archaeology Museum's exhibits and infrastructure were improved in the second phase, giving guests a more interesting and instructive experience while protecting Sri Lanka's cultural heritage.
This important cultural preservation effort was enabled by $265,000 (more than Rs. 77 million) in funding from the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP).
The project was started in 2021 and completed in two stages. The first phase's work were concentrated on preserving the Kings' Palace's ancient infrastructure and enhancing accessibility for guests with impairments. The Archaeology Museum's exhibits and infrastructure were improved in the second phase, giving guests a more interesting and instructive experience while protecting Sri Lanka's cultural heritage.
