Faculty of Archaeology
Silpakorn University
Faculty Information
Faculty of Archaeology, Silpakorn University (Wang Tha Phra Campus)
31 Na Phra Lan Road, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200. Tel: 02-221-7777 Fax: 02-226-5355
Undergraduate Academic Office: 02-105-4686 ext. 103006, 103009
Graduate Academic Office: 02-105-4686 ext. 103007
Student Affairs Office: 02-105-4686 ext. 103008
Information Technology Office: 02-105-4686 ext. 103018
E-mail: fac-archa@su.ac.th
In its early stages, the Faculty of Archaeology was founded with the primary mission of developing specialized personnel to serve the nation's needs, specifically producing archaeologists and graduates for the Archaeology Division of the Thai Fine Arts Department, as well as faculty members and officers in the field of archaeology and cultural heritage.
The establishment of this faculty is highly significant as Thailand possesses numerous archaeological sites and artifacts that witness the nation's long history and culture. This cultural heritage fosters national pride and serves as a reminder to safeguard the nation's independence.
Historical Milestones
1953
• Laid the foundation for archaeological education by establishing the "Archaeology Preparatory Department" as part of the School of Fine Arts (Silpakorn University Preparatory School). The faculty included distinguished scholars such as Professor Chin You-di, Ajarn Khien Yimsiri, Ajarn Chira Chongkol, and Professor M.C. Subhadradis Diskul.
1955
• Elevated to the "Faculty of Archaeology," becoming the 3rd academic faculty of Silpakorn University, with Luang Bariban Buriphan serving as the first Dean. Initially, teaching took place at the School of Fine Arts and the National Museum.
1960
• Relocated to the Wang Tha Phra Campus and moved into the "Phannarai Consort Mansion" (currently the Silpakorn University Art Gallery) in 1964. The undergraduate curriculum was revised in 1974 to align with social changes.
1977
• A historical year when H.R.H. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn enrolled in the Master's program in Oriental Epigraphy at the Department of Oriental Languages, Faculty of Archaeology. She successfully graduated in 1978.
1978
• Moved to its current building, serving as a comprehensive center for archaeological education and related sciences.
The faculty actively engages in research, international collaborations, and academic services through seminars, exhibitions, and cultural study tours. Specialized units include the Sanskrit Studies Centre, the Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Research and Academic Service Center, and the Suvarnabhumi Studies Centre.
The establishment of this faculty is highly significant as Thailand possesses numerous archaeological sites and artifacts that witness the nation's long history and culture. This cultural heritage fosters national pride and serves as a reminder to safeguard the nation's independence.
Historical Milestones
1953
• Laid the foundation for archaeological education by establishing the "Archaeology Preparatory Department" as part of the School of Fine Arts (Silpakorn University Preparatory School). The faculty included distinguished scholars such as Professor Chin You-di, Ajarn Khien Yimsiri, Ajarn Chira Chongkol, and Professor M.C. Subhadradis Diskul.
1955
• Elevated to the "Faculty of Archaeology," becoming the 3rd academic faculty of Silpakorn University, with Luang Bariban Buriphan serving as the first Dean. Initially, teaching took place at the School of Fine Arts and the National Museum.
1960
• Relocated to the Wang Tha Phra Campus and moved into the "Phannarai Consort Mansion" (currently the Silpakorn University Art Gallery) in 1964. The undergraduate curriculum was revised in 1974 to align with social changes.
1977
• A historical year when H.R.H. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn enrolled in the Master's program in Oriental Epigraphy at the Department of Oriental Languages, Faculty of Archaeology. She successfully graduated in 1978.
1978
• Moved to its current building, serving as a comprehensive center for archaeological education and related sciences.
The faculty actively engages in research, international collaborations, and academic services through seminars, exhibitions, and cultural study tours. Specialized units include the Sanskrit Studies Centre, the Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Research and Academic Service Center, and the Suvarnabhumi Studies Centre.
