Certificate Course in Epigraphy
Certificate Course in Epigraphy
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Duration: 60 hours (2 days a week, 3.00 p.m. – 6.00 p.m.)
Mode: Physical and Zoom (hybrid)
Fee: Rs. 30,000/-
Closing Date: 15th October 2025
Resource Person: Snr. Prof. Raj Somadeva
Anybody who is willing to follow the programme
History of Epigraphy in Sri Lanka
Epigraphy as a historical source
Early inscription (Brahmi)
Script and content
Late brahmi inscriptions
Royal grants and rituals
Inscriptions of 5th and 6th centuries
Sigiri Graffiti
9th and 10th century inscriptions
Inscriptions of 11th to 13th centuries
The applications can be obtained from the Administration office of the PGIAR
Duly completed applications should be sent to:
The Assistant Registrar (Academic),
Post Graduate Institute of Archaeology
407, Bauddhaloka Mawatha,
Colombo 07.
Please indicate “CERTIFICATE COURSE IN Epigraphy” on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.
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