DIRECTORATE OF ARCHAEOLOGY

Set up in 1961 as the Directorate of Archaeology and Museums the Directorate of Archaeology has been functioning under the Education (CTM) Department as an Directorate since 1983. Based on its field archaeological exploration, the Directorate has listed a large number of archaeological sites and monuments which has brought under its protection in a phased manner on priority basis. The Directorate has set up three Zonal offices of Conservation officers, covering three different zones viz. Madan Kamdev in Kamrup District, Hojai in Nagaon district and the other at Na- Pukhuri in Sivasagar district to look after its listed monuments

Directorate of archaeology operates in the Government administration industry.

Directorate of archaeology's revenue is 11m - 100m

Directorate of archaeology has 11 - 50 employees.