The Workshop 2013 for Protection of Cultural Heritagein Kandy, Sri Lanka21- 26 October 2013

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Preface
The Cultural Heritage Protection Cooperation Office, Asia- Pacific Cultural Centre for UNESCO(ACCU) was established in August 1999 with the purpose of serving as a domestic centre forpromoting cooperation in cultural heritage protection in the Asia- Pacific region. Subsequent to its
inception, our office has been implementing a variety of programmes to help promote cultural heritage
protection activities, maintaining partnerships with international organisations, such as UNESCO
and the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property(ICCROM).
The ACCU Nara’s activities include, training programmes for the human resources development,
the international conference and seminar, the website for the dissemination of information relating
to cultural heritage protection, and the world heritage lecture in local high schools. In addition to
those, ACCU Nara periodically publishes International Correspondent Report based on contributions
from appointed correspondents in the region and also conducts a regional training workshop which
dispatches a group of lecturers from Japan and implements the practical training on cultural heritage
protection on sites.
The Workshop 2013 for Protection of Cultural Heritage in Kandy, Sri Lanka, was the seventh attemptof ACCU Nara. We were fortunate enough to receive the cooperation and support from Department ofArchaeology Sri Lanka, Ministry of National Heritage, as a co-organiser. I would like to extend mysincere gratitude to Dr Senarath Dissanayake, Director
Jagatheneral of Department of Archaeology, Dr

alasuriya, Minister, Ministry of National Heritage, Dr

amini Wijesuriya, Project Manager,

Site Unit, ICCROM, Rome, Mr Hemantha Welivita, mbekka Temple and to all related staff andparties for their cooperation. Also, special thanks to Mr.R.M.M.P. . Ratnayake and Mr Rasika

Dissanayaka, Department of Archaeology, who served as great contacts between Sri Lanka and Japan,
as well as being always on site with us.
The advantages of implementing the regional workshop are as follows:
1) A number of participants from one country can attend the workshop at one time.
ACCU Nara has invited a few participants from a single country to the Individual Training Course
held in Nara. However, participation is usually limited to two or three experts. It would be extremely
efficient to accept a number of people from one country at one time for providing opportunities toacquire expertise for the protection of cultural heritage.
2) The working language of the training course is their native language.
As a general rule, the working language used in both group and individual training programmes isnglish, which sometimes gives difficulty in understanding the content of the training course for someparticipants from Asia-Pacific region. Not all the participants are uent in nglish. In order to resolve
this kind of limitation on the communication, we have decided to use Sinhalese for this workshop. We
believe that participants can understand the lecture and instruction more easily and accurately withinterpretation.
( 3) The teaching materials are locally available artefacts
Different from the programmes in Nara, participants in this workshop make use of artefacts orvernacular houses indigenous to their own country for the practical training, which is familiar anduseful for them. For this year, the theme of the workshop was recording/documentation and researchmethods for wooden structures and formulating conservation and management strategies, so we useda traditional building, Embekka Temple, as the venue for practical training.
When organising a workshop overseas, the most important part is the selection of the theme and avenue of the training course. The preliminary survey should be made prior to selecting the appropriate
theme which is most urgently needed for the country, because the training programme should also havea long- term effect on the protection of cultural heritage after the workshop has concluded.
Lastly, I would like to express my appreciation to Nara National Research Institute for Cultural
Properties, the Japanese Association for Conservation of Architectural Monuments (JACAM), andNara Prefectural overnment for their cooperation in dispatching their officials to our workshop. I am
also thankful to the Agency for Cultural Affairs, Japan ( unkacho) for their continuing support.

NISHIMURA Yasushi
Director
ultural erita e Protection oo eration Officeia Pacific ultural entre for

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Contents
PrefaceI.

Introduction
1.

eneral Information… …………………………………………………… …3

2. Programme Schedule……………………………………………………… …4

II.

Workshop Journal… …………………………………………………… …5

III.

Reports by participants………………………………………………… 35

IV .

Text … ……………………………………………………………………… 53

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Appendix
1. Participants………………………………………………………………… 61
2. Instructors… ……………………………………………………………… 62
3. Interpreters………………………………………………………………… 62
4. Collaborators……………………………………………………………… 63
5. Co- organiser… …………………………………………………………… 63
6. Staff Members, ACCU Nara… …………………………………………… 64

I. Introduction

Embekka Temple, Drummers Hall1. General Information
The Workshop 2013 for Protection of Cultural Heritage
In Kandy, Sri Lanka
1. OrganisersThis course is jointly organised by Agency for Cultural Affairs, Japan ( unkacho) the Asia-Pacific
Cultural Centre for UNESCO (ACCU); and Department of Archaeology, Ministry of National
Heritage, Sri Lanka.

2. Background

In Sri Lanka, there are six cultural properties that have been inscribed on the World Heritage List.
There exist not only various stone structures, but also abundant wooden structures such as temples andvernacular houses. The high temperature and humidity along with strong sunshine has been causing
rapid deterioration of these cultural properties, and it has become an urgent matter to record/document,
conserve, and manage them as well as conducting research study. In spite of numerous wooden
heritage sites in need of immediate action for conservation, there are not sufficient professionalarchitects. Therefore, capacity building of human resources in architectural restoration has also become
an urgent task for the government.
In consideration of this situation as well as in response to a request from the Department ofArchaeology Sri Lanka, Cultural Heritage Protection Cooperation Office, Asia- Pacific Cultural
Centre for UNESCO has decided to co- organise the workshop in Kandy, Sri Lanka, on recording/documentation and research method for wooden structures and formulating conservation andmanagement strategies, as part of its cooperation for cultural heritage protection in the Asia-Pacificregion with the Department of Archaeology, Sri Lanka.

3. Venue and Country

Kandy, Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka(Training Venue: Embekka Temple, Lecture Venue: Tourmaline Hotel)

4. DateFrom 21 October (Mon.) to 26 October (Sat.) 2013

5. Themes

Recording/documentation and research methods for wooden structures; and formulating conservationand management strategies

6. Curriculum

Lecture:Preservation/restoration of wooden structures
Recording/Documentation of wooden structures for formulating a restoration plan (An orientation forpractical training)

7. Practical Training:

Drawing by measurement
Damage survey and drawing up a restoration plan (presentations and discussion)
Formulating management strategy (presentations and discussion)3

8. Participants

Fifteen researchers, engaging in investigation, research and preservation of cultural properties in
Sri Lanka, who belong to research institutes, the management and preservation office for culturalproperties or museums.

9. Language

The main working language of the training course is Sinhalese with consecutive interpretation fromJapanese.

2. Programme Schedule
Date
10 21

Morning (09:00 – 12:00)
Mon.

(10:00- 11:00)
Opening Ceremony(11:30- )Orientation for the Workshop

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Afternoon (13:00 – 16:00)
Lecture:・Overview of Wooden Structures in Kandy
・Case Study of Restoration of Wooden
Structures in Japan

Instructor
Mr Ratnayaka(DoA)
Mr Kondo(JACAM)Mr Hayashi(NNRICP)22

Tue.

Practical Training: Drawing a Floor Plan and a Section Plan
(Embekka Temple : Waharkada Gate and Drummers hall)

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Wed.

Practical Training: Drawing a Section Plan and a Construction Plan by Measurement Mr Kondo,
of Wooden Structures
Hayashi and(Embekka Temple : Waharkada Gate)
Yoshida24

Thur.

Practical Training : Damage Survey and Documentation of Carving(Embekka Temple : Waharkada Gate and Drummers Hall )Mr Kondo,
Hayashi and
Yoshida25

Fri.

Practical Training : Formulating Restoration Policy(Embekka Temple : Waharkada Gate)

Mr Kondo,
Hayashi and
Yoshida26

Sat.

Lecture:(9:00- 10:00)
Recording Technique of Carving
Using CAD
(10:30- 12:00)
Presentation and Discussion:
Restoration Plan

Mr Yoshida,
Kondo andHayashi(13:00- 14:30)
・Presentation and Discussion:
Restoration Plan
・Evaluation from Instructors
Closing Ceremony (14:30- )Mr Kondo,
Hayashi and
Yoshida(Nara Pref.)II. Workshop Journal

Colonial- style shop houses in Colombo

16 October ( Wed.)
ACCU Nara staff and two instructors departed from Kansai International Airport to Sri Lanka via
Bangkok.
17 October ( Thur.)V isit to the E mbassy of Japan in Sri Lanka
ACCU Nara staff met Mr SASAI Daij i, first secretary. They informed him that they have finallyreached the stage at which they are able to hold a workshop, and expressed our gratitude to him forproviding information to them throughout the course.

Embassy of Ja pan

V isit to the Department of Archaeology, Ministry of Cultural Affairs and National Heritage, Sri
Lanka/ pre-meeting
The Sri Lanka team included Dr Senarath Dissanayaka (Director General), Mr Prasanna B Ratnayake(Actg. Director), Mr D.A. Rasika Dissanayaka (Actg. Assistant Director), and Mr Deepal Wij etilake(Actg. Director) from the Department of Archaeology; while the Japanese team included Mr

D epartment of A rch aeology

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HAYASHI Yoshihiko (NNRICP), Mr YOSHIDA Mitsuyoshi (Nara Prefectural Board of Education),
who were the two of the instructors, as well as Mr NISHIMURA Yasushi, Director of the ACCU Nara,and other three staff members as well as the interpreters.
To start, Director Nishimura introduced the instructors and expressed his appreciation for thecooperative framework of the Sri Lanka team in the past. Following this, final confirmation andarrangements were made for the details of the workshop. After that, the Japan team reviewed thetraining materials and made addition purchases, as required.
18 October ( F ri.)
After having Mr KONDO Mitsuo, the instructor from JACAM, j oin the Japan team, they left Colombo
in the morning and arrived at Sigiriya, a World Heritage site, in the afternoon. Sigiriya is the ruinsof the capital in the 5th century, which was added to the World Heritage List in 1982. When it wasconstructed, many wooden buildings (e.g. palace, temples) were structured, whose platforms are theonly part left at present. They inspected the palace, temple ruins, etc. in order to collect informationnecessary to conduct training sessions on the ancient structures of Sri Lanka.

A nci ent ci ty of S igiriya819 October ( Sat.)The team moved to Kandy city and inspected wooden buildings. They visited the Audience Hall of“ the Temple of the Tooth” which has a similar structure to Embekka Temple (on- site training venue).
The instructors exchanged their opinions with one another, with regard to the architectural features
including the pillars, beams, crossbeams, roof materials, etc. and their structures.
20 October ( Sun.)
The team left the accommodation for the on- site training venue. On the route, they visited Lankatilaka
Temple, constructed around the same period as Embekka Temple. Lankatilaka Temple is a brickbuilding with a wooden roof, window frames, etc., and has a wooden hall, which resembles Embekka

L ankatilaka Temple

Meeting w ith D r Gamini at Embekka Temple

9Temple.
We met Dr Gamini Wij esuriya of ICCROM and staff members of Department of Archaeology at
Embekka Temple and reviewed the contents of the training sessions. Following this, the instructors
confirmed the conditions of the training site.
21 October ( Mon.)

Opening Ceremony
The opening ceremony for the training began with a traditional lamp- lighting ceremony, and then thenational anthems of Sri Lanka and Japan, respectively, were played.

A traditional lamp- lighting

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Traditional lamp- lighting ce remony w ith honourable guests

D r S enarath D issanaya ke

D r Gamini W ij esuriya

Guest Speeches
To start, Dr Senarath Dissanayake (Director General, Department of Archaeology, Sri Lanka)
expressed his gratitude that the ACCU Nara selected Sri Lanka as the venue of the workshop. He alsomentioned that he was glad for the transfer of new knowledge and techniques from Japan to Sri Lanka
through this workshop.
In addition, he stated that in the past, no international proj ects focusing on the conservation of woodenbuildings have been undertaken in Sri Lanka, and that he believed that this event was the first suchattempt for this purpose, the significance of which was extremely important.
Dr Gamini Wij esuriya (ICCROM proj ect manager) transmitted a congratulatory address of Dr Stefano
De Caro, the ICCROM Director General, for the opening of the workshop. Prof Gamini Wij esuriya
introduced himself that he has been engaged as an instructor of the ACCU Group Training since 2001.
He mentioned that the ACCU is an organization which has rendered services for cultural heritage
protection in the Asia- Pacific region since the establishment of its programs in 1999, and that hehopes that the contents of the training sessions are so fulfilling that as many people as possible would
participate in it. He concluded by saying that through this workshop, a greater number of cultural
heritage sites would be protected and bequeathed to future generations, and that he firmly believed thatfriendship between Japan and Sri Lanka would be deepen further.
Mr Nishimura (Director, ACCU Nara) expressed his gratitude to the institutions concerned, Central
Cultural Fund (CCF), the National Museum, and the Department of Archaeology, in opening theworkshop. After that, he presented an overview of the proj ects of the ACCU Nara. Mr Nishimura
concluded his greeting by saying that despite the training lasting for only one week, he hopes that thehuman network among the participants from three different departments/agencies would be further
developed through this workshop.

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Mr N ishimura

P resentation of letter of appreci ation to Embekka Temple

Presentation of letter of appreciation to Embekka Temple
The ACCU Nara presented Embekka Temple a letter of appreciation for its cooperation in theorganisation of this workshop proj ect.
Dr Jagath Balasuriya (Minister of National Heritage) initially thanked the ACCU and the Japanese
government for organising the workshop. The Minister also stated that it is the first time in Sri Lanka
that an international workshop concerned with the conservation of wooden buildings is held. He said
that he realised that more than 5000 wooden structures in Sri Lanka, including Embekka Temple, arethe evidence of the fact that the ancestors possessed outstanding techniques. He also maintained these
heritage site are to be bequeathed to the future, and as one of the very few nations which has a ministryof cultural heritage, he wished to build a framework to protect the cultural heritage as a matter ofnational concern.
Mr Rasika Dissanayaka (Department of Archaeology, Sri Lanka), the representative of the proj ect
secretariat, expressed his thanks to the ACCU and the Japanese government for selecting Sri Lanka

D r Ja gath B alasuriya

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Mr R asika D issanaya ka

as the workshop venue, and to all the staff members of the institutions/department concerned with theworkshop organisation (CCF, National Museum, Department of Archaeology), Mr Hemantha Welivita
representing Embekka Temple, and to Hotel Vin Bino (accommodation for the participants) andTourmaline Hotel Kandy (accommodation/ classroom learning venue for the ACCU).
After moving to the training room, the instructors and the ACCU staff members were introduced. The
participants also introduced themselves.
“W ooden Buildings in the Kandy Region”
Instructor: Mr Prasanna B. Ratnayake ( Department of Archaeology)
Mr. Ratnayake presented a brief of the types and recording methods of wooden buildings in Sri Lanka.
He mentioned that, although actual measurement and photo recording of the wooden buildings havebeen implemented, there exist problems in the shortage of staff members and funds, and sufficient timecannot be spent for recording, creating difficult conditions for cultural heritage protection in Sri Lanka
nowadays. Even so, Mr Ratnayake also introduced computer graphics content, etc. created by using
current measured values, and used for the conservation planning, etc.

Mr R atnaya ke“O verview of the Japanese Architectural History”
Instructor: Mr HAYASHI Yoshihiko ( NNRICP)Mr Hayashi commentated on architectures of Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, and private houses,
etc. by time period. He presented a PowerPoint briefing about Japanese wooden buildings.
“O verview of the Repairs of Wooden Buildings in Japan”
Instructor: Mr KONDO Mitsuo ( JACAM)
Mr Kondo presented an overview of restoration of Japanese historical buildings classified as culturalproperties involving total/partial dismantlement of structures, covering its procedure, method and13subsidy system. After that, he introduced details of such restoration work taking the Seki family
residence (17th century private house) for an example by using PowerPoint. In addition, Mr Kondo
explained the restoration process of wooden buildings in Japan in a flow process, describing thepreliminary survey, the uneven settlement of the buildings, survey of pillar inclination degree, damage
investigation including scratch- mark investigation, etc., and the process of the dismantlement/
restoration work as well as restoration plans.
Following this, the participants asked various questions such as whether or not to antisepticise thewood materials of the buildings, details of the underpinning method, whether or not to use modern
nails for the repair work, the repair method for clay walls, etc.

Mr H aya shi

A lect ure by Mr K ondo

22 October ( Tue.)
Creation of plan/ sectional views
To start, Mr Kondo, an instructor, explained the entire schedule for the on- site training (creation ofplan/sectional views, procedures for damage investigation, etc.). After that, the participants were14

divided into five groups (three persons per group). The instructors informed each participant groupabout the training schedule of the day and the method to create a plan view. Instructions included thata plan-view sketch should be made by selecting a part (of the temple) which is close to the originalstate, and that the allocation and balance of the pillars should be represented at a size of 70 percent
of an entire drawing paper. Following this, under the supervision of the instructor in attendance ofeach group, the participants drew the plan view of the main gate and the dancing hall, and those who
finished the task more quickly created a sectional view.

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E mbekka Temple
Waharkada Gate

Hall

Paddy Barn

Bubungan Tinggi

C arvi ng of D rummers H all

D rummers H all

W aharkada Gate

P addy B arn
O uter skin of palm fruit, being
dried for vo tive light16
A mbalama ( rest house)23 October ( Wed.)
Actual measurement/ survey on the background of construction
In the morning: To start, Mr Kondo held a briefing concerning the operational schedule of the day.
After that, under the instruction of Mr Hayashi and Mr Yoshida, the participants filled in the major
dimensions in the plan/sectional views they sketched via a laser level meter.

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In the afternoon: The instructor explained the trace/mark investigation carried out in Japan to verify
the number of times post- construction restorations have been carried out, etc., taking the construction
members used for the roof truss and beams of the main gate as samples. He introduced skills to
examine whether the pillar material had been processed by a hand axe or sawed using a ripsaw, in lightof the scratch marks remaining on the pillar, and to estimate the date of the repair, as well as to analyse
the time period of the repair based on nails used. Many participants provided feedback that it was very
interesting since they had not heard about such detailed observations ever before.

R esearch by I nstruct ors

R eco rding the shape of rafters

24 October ( Thur.)Creation of framing plan/ Damage investigation
In the morning: The participants drew up a framing plan for each of the foundation, pillars, beams,
bracket complex, and the roof of the main gate so that they could later fill in the damage investigation

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results. In the order of speed of drawing completion, the participants proceeded with damage
investigation under the supervision of their instructor.
In the afternoon: The participants measured the inclination of the pillars, and investigated thesubsidence of the foundation by using the laser level meter, level gauge, plumb bob, etc. After the
instructor lectured about the detailed investigation method for damage, two participants demonstrated

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the method as representatives of the participants. They struggled to measure the inclination of thepillars.
25 October ( F ri.)Creation of repair plan/ Recording method of sculptures
In the morning: Each training group wrote up the results of the damage investigation carried out on theprevious day, and each created a repair plan.

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A lect ure on reco rding method of w ood ca rvi ng

A Presentation on group 1

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In the afternoon: Many wooden buildings of Sri Lanka are decorated with extensive wood carving.
Especially elaborative sculptures remain in Embekka Temple. The recording method for carving was
included in the request list from the Department of Archaeology of Sri Lank at the preliminary survey
stage. Accordingly, Mr Yoshida, instructor, lectured and demonstrated the recording method for wood
carving using a rubbing. Participants reported that it appeared to be a very simple and useful recording
method, and they had not experienced such a method of recording before. Furthermore, Mr Yoshidalectured about photography methods at the site.
Newspaper coverage
The Sunday Times, a local paper, covered the workshop. Mr Nishimura, Director of the ACCU Nara,provided a brief about the workshop, and the cooperative relationship between Sri Lanka and Japan,
etc. Additionally, Mr Hayashi, an instructor, responded to questions about Japanese repair methods
for wooden buildings, as well as his impressions about wooden buildings in Sri Lanka, etc. The article
appeared with photos on 10 November.

A Presentation on group 3

N ew spaper co ve rage

P resentation of letter of appreci ation
at Embekka Temple

V isit by past partici pants of A C C U N ara training co urse

26 October ( Sat.)“S culptures Recording Method Using CAD”
Instructor: Mr YOSHIDA Mitsuyoshi ( Cultural Properties Conservation Division, Nara
Prefectural Government)
Mr Yoshida introduced, via PowerPoint, an operational ow from photographing to drawing-creation

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using CAD with regard to the recording method for wood carvings of Tanzan Shinto Shrine in Nara
Prefecture. He also demonstrated a method for drawing the sculptures of Embekka Temple in the samemanner as used for those of Tanzan Shinto Shrine, through the ow from sculpture photographing to
the drawing method using CAD. Mr Yoshida also described the key points in photographing, creating
composite photos, and drawing profile lines. In addition, he presented a complete record of the
sculptures of Embekka Temple, and lectured regarding the method to create precise drawings based ona rubbing. Following this, a video which records the entire Yakushi-ji Temple of Japan through a 3D
laser survey, was presented as a new method of recording for an entire building.

A lect ure by Mr Y oshida

A presentation by Group 1

A presentation by Group 2

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Presentation by the participants of the restoration plan of the main gate of E mbekka Temple
The participant groups presented their restoration plans in order from Group 1. In contrast to Japan,
where total dismantlement is adopted for restoration of seriously damaged wooden structures, repair ismade on a half disassembly basis in Sri Lanka. Groups 1 to 4 proposed a repair method which leaves
the original state intact as much as possible. Their proposals with regard to the distinction between
rotten and original members of the framework, as well as to ground subsidence re ected the contentsof the training instructions.

A co mment by Mr H aya shi

A co mment by Mr Y oshida

A presentation by Group 5

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A presentation by Group 3

A presentation by Group 4

A co mment by Mr K ondo

Meanwhile, only Group 5 proposed that the total dismantlement work, unprecedented in Sri Lanka,
should be undertaken, upon listening to the lectures given, in order to restore the main gate of
mbekka Temple to a sound state. In short, theroup 5 members made the judgment that the half-disassembly/repair work would not ensure the long-term conservation of the main gate in light of theinclination of the pillars and ground subsidence. Group 5 also presented: (i) a restoration method bycompletely disassembling/reassembling the gate after reinforcing the foundation; and (ii) a deduction
that, based on the investigation of traces/marks of the pillar materials, the present-day roof shape was
the one altered in later period, and the original shape should be a Kandy type steeple roof.
Reviews by the instructors
Mr Kondo: “ Although there is no single right answer to how to approach repairs, the original should,
in principle, be maintained as much as possible. All presentations understood this principle well. Group
5 expressed an interesting opinion that despite the stone finish of the original oor, the actual finish of
the oor should conform to the maintenance and usability of mbekka Temple, because the temple isstill in active service. This is a good opinion that considered well the balance between the conservation
and use of the buildings. Japanese wooden structures remain through the periodical small-scale andlarge-scale repairs in the past. The point is that it is crucial to find out when a large-scale restoration
should be carried out.”
Mr Hayashi: “ Although this might be a Japanese perspective, I am afraid that the main gate of
Embekka Temple is in an extremely critical condition. It has been found that the gate is vulnerable
to horizontal force, in light of the structure of the pillars. Accordingly, the point of repairs would
obviously be the reinforcement of the pillar-installation points by straightening the pillars on the

D ocu mentation of anco n by Mr Y oshida27

foundation stones. To this end, it will be crucial to replace the pillars and to repair the foot parts ofthe pillars. I hope you, the participants, will have the keen eyes to take proper measures at the proper
time.”
Closing Ceremony
Address of the representative participant:
Ms M.P. Chandima Prabodhani Kumari ( National Museum Department)“ I am very much honoured to have participated in this workshop. Furthermore, it is of greatsignificance in the cultural heritage protection of Sri Lanka that the members of the three different
departments/institutions, CCF, Department of Archaeology, and National Museum, could join together.
I would also like to express my gratitude to the three instructors who diligently gave us lectures, aswell as Mr Rasika Dissanayaka of the Department of Archaeology, the two interpreters, and the ACCU
members. The knowledge we have obtained through this training will be a great help for us in our
future work.”

Ms K umari

Mr R atnaya ke

Certificate of Completion presented to a participant

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L etter of appreci ation presented
to Mr R asika, the co ordinater

A ddress by Mr N ishimura

Mr P. Ratnayake ( Actg. Director, Department of Archaeology, Ministry of National Heritage)“ After having heard the lectures of the instructors and the presentations of the participants, I noticed
that the participants have acquired a great deal of information. This workshop held in Sri Lanka also
provides such wonderful advantages that the 15 experts of fellow men/women, who face the samechallenges in their homeland, have the opportunity to discuss with acquainted fellows in front of thefamiliar wooden structures of Sri Lanka. This joint training of the three different departments/institutions will produce good cooperation and advantageous effects. Finally, I think that this workshop was
an excellent opportunity for the participants to learn Japanese culture, working hard, through the Japanese instructors who diligently worked at any time. I hope this relationship will be further deepened in
the future, too.”
Mr Nishimura, Director of the ACCU Nara, conferred the training-completion certificate with a commemorative gift to the 15 participants and the coodinator, Mr Rasika.
Address of Mr Nishimura
I hope the participants will take active roles in cultural heritage protection in Sri Lanka in cooperation
with each other among the three departments/institutions in the future. Furthermore, please remember
the ACCU Nara after you return home.”
In the evening, the Japan team left for Colombo, and arrived at Colombo at night.

C losing C eremony2927 October ( Sun.)
The Japan team left for the airport at night and saw off Mr Kondo who returned to Tokyo area.
28 October ( Mon.)
The team left Colombo at midnight, and via Bangkok, they arrived at Kansai International Airport in
the evening.

Group 1

Group 2

Group 3

Group 4

Group 530

Traditional wooden structures in Kandy

A mbarama ( rest house)

P aintings in the temple

R ankatilaka Temple

S mall temple

The painting on the door at Rankatilaka Temple

Audience Hall, Temple of Tooth

Paintings, Temple of Tooth

All Saints Church, Galle Fort

Emblem of the Dutch East India
Company, Galle Fort

Paintings known as Sigiriya Lady

Ancient city of Sigiriya

Golden Temple of DambullaA w ood ca rve r by the Embekka Temple

A drammer at Embekka Temple

K andya n dance at a ce remony

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III. Reports by Participants

Wood Carving of Embekka Temple

1. G.A. Manel Devika
e ional rchaeolo ical Officee tern Pro ince

e art ent of rchaeolo

I’m very happy to be one of the participants of the workshop on protection and preservation of cultural
heritage. I must be thankful to ACCU Nara for making arrangements to hold this type of effective
programme in Sri Lanka and also given me the chance to acquire new techniques and knowledge, too.
The experts of ACCU Nara who participated in the programme were very cooperative and they sharedand made us aware of the latest knowledge and practical techniques very effectively. I can say theworkshop was very enjoyable, interesting and memorable one. Actually we actively participated in
the activities. I’m happy to say that I could gain knowledge about rich culture & history of Japan andhow they try to protect and preserve wooden buildings. So we can use such types of techniques for
our wooden items, too. Also, this will help the group of fifteen members in Sri Lanka to promote theprotection and preservation of cultural heritage in our country.
As a technical officer of the Archaeological Department in Sri Lanka, I’ll take necessary steps toprotect and conserve our wood carvings and wooden buildings according to your techniques.
Once again, I would be very thankful for ACCU Nara team and I suggest making arrangements to holdthis type of workshops in Sri Lanka to share new things with us for the protection and preservation of
our cultural heritage.

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2. L.D.D. Ranjani Rathnaltha
e ional rchaeolo ical Officee tern Pro ince

e art ent of rchaeolo

I am very much happy to be a participant at the local workshop on timber conservation held at
mbekke Devale, sponsored by Asia-Pacific Cultural Centre for UN SCO, Nara, Japan, andorganized by the Department of Archaeology. There were fifteen participants from three different
organizations and it was a good opportunity to get the knowledge on documentation of timberbuildings for conservation. Although I have been working as a technical officer for nearly 25 years
for the Department of Archaeology, this was the first time I had engaged in such a systematic andimportant full time training on timber conservation.
We had several experienced lecturers from Japan, who taught us the new techniques in measuring
recording and drawing of the monuments. We learned to see the monuments in a different eye withthe vision given to us. The lecturers were friendly to us and also the interpreters gave us a very clear
understanding about the lectures.
The entire team was very much enthusiastic in the field work as well as homework after the sessions.
We have enjoyed both times in the field and at the hotel, which gave me a panoramic view. Although it
was a tight scheduled program, we didn’t feel tired.
I am very much thankful to ACCU Nara for the opportunity given to us and hope that I would be able
to improve my knowledge and practical conservation works in the future to serve the country better.

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3. M.S.Subhashini. Kumari. Chandrasoma
e ional rchaeolo ical Officee tern Pro ince

e art ent of rchaeolo

The workshop was good and very interesting. I felt very lucky to be one of the participants of thisworkshop. This workshop has given me knowledge to improve on cultural heritage preservation
for my future. I got a lot of new knowledge in the field of conservation work mainly of wooden
structures. And also through this workshop practical conservation methods, planning and techniques
were provided to us. The lectures we were very important and it was useful for my job. I increased theknowledge about cultural heritage of Sri Lanka.
I was glad to be a participant of this workshop, and I hope this kind of workshop will be given to ourmembers in the future as well.

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4. B.M.A.P.Basnayakerchitectural ranche art ent of rchaeolo

I was lucky to be a participant of this important workshop. Although we have done similar works in
the Department of Archaeology in Sri Lanka, it gave me a great experience with new knowledge andtechniques, and it was a great help for my professional development. Collecting systematical data of
the wooden structure is the most important aspect, which I gained through this workshop. It was very
helpful to make the restoration proposal. Computer aided drawing of a decorated column head wasvery interesting to learn and I have improved my knowledge in that, and I assure that I can do it moreaccurately than I did before.
The lecturers and the staff of the Cultural Heritage Protection Office ACCU Nara were very friendly.
They were not hesitating to share their valuable knowledge with us. Without interpreters, we will not
be able to gain that knowledge. I must thank them, too. I am sure I will try to add this experience tomy future restoration projects of wooden structures. Finally I would like to thank ACCU Nara for
conducting an important workshop like this in Sri Lanka, and the Department of Archaeology forgiving me this great opportunity.
“ Domo Arigato Gozaimasu”

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5. L.P. Nayana de Silva
rchitectural ranche art ent of rchaeolo

This workshop was very interesting and memorable for me. I was very proud to be a participantof this workshop, which was a valuable experience. I got a lot of information and learned the newconservation methods and techniques of wooden buildings. In this workshop, I met new friends
in different institutions but the same field of cultural heritage. The lecturers from Japan were very
knowledgeable and friendly. They honestly shared their knowledge with us. With the help ofinterpreters, we could get a very good understanding on restoration methods. Sketching, taking
measurement and inspecting a cultural property were done in a very systematic method. So I would
like to thank staff of ACCU Nara for giving me to this valuable opportunity.
Thank you.

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6. K.M. Renuka Damayanthi
e ional rchaeolo ical Officeentral Pro ince

e art ent of rchaeolo

It is a pleasure for me to join this project conducted by ACCU Nara. It was very important for me thatthey selected Embakke Devala site for this training which is under my supervision. During the training
period, we got knowledge and experience on building conservation. This was a real opportunity given
to us for improving our strength and overcoming weaknesses. As central region of the country is
having lot of ancient buildings, this workshop was useful for correct documentation of them and for
adopting correct conservation techniques. Therefore, conservation activities of other buildings can also
be done in a very effective manner.
During the training, all the details were explained in a simple manner, and therefore, it was very
easy to understand. The unity as a team was one of the factors for successful completion of theworkshop. The activities given after the course work helped us understand the course details in a
deeper manner. I take this opportunity to thank all the participants in the workshop for their teamwork
to complete it successfully. Also, I thank all lectures and instructors who participated and educated us,
giving their full capacity. I thank Department of Archeology for providing us this valuable opportunity
as well.
Thank you.

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7. K.P.K.G.B. Gunaratne
e ional rchaeolo ical Officeentral Pro ince

e art ent of rchaeolo

I consider this opportunity given me to attend this workshop by ACCU Nara is a tribute. As a fresh

researcher in this field, I would like to give heartfelt thanks to ACCU Nara and the Department ofArcheology for the opportunity granted. I got several opportunities to contribute in conservation ofvarious archeological buildings in the past. But only through this workshop, I got correct and very
deep understanding on methodical building conservation. In this workshop, I have studied about
methodical record keeping of the components of building in a scientific manner and adopting idealconservation techniques using the recorded data.
It was also helpful for me to understand and correct the shortcoming of the past conservation which
we have done and to do the future conservation in a very correct manner. Though I did not havetrainings on drawing, this workshop gave me a good understanding and knowledge about measured
drawing. It is also important to say about the training environment created during the full training
period. Throughout the training, all of us were doing everything as a family with fun and co-operation.
Everyone was engaged very enthusiastically in the good learning environment and I believe that it
was one of the factors for successful and effective completion of this workshop. I think we have got
maximum benefits out of this training and I suggest continuing this workshop further to educate us onvarious treatment methods required in conservation of building and monuments. By this, we would be
able to study various facts, causes and effects on the destruction of ancient buildings and appropriate
conservation techniques. I take this opportunity to thank all lectures who participated to teach us thesevaluable methods and techniques with their utmost dedication. Also I grant my gratitude to Departmentof Archeology for facilitating us to join this workshop. Thank you.

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8. U.H.G. Priyantha Ratnasiri
e ional rchaeolo ical Officeentral Pro ince

e art ent of rchaeolo

I am glad to be a participant of the workshop that was held by ACCU Nara, Japan. I felt that thetraining was very interesting and meaningful.
The participants’ skills and the knowledge about measuring and recording wooden structures wereat various levels, and I was not above a satisfactory level before participating in this workshop. The
contents of the course work were very clear and well-focused. Methods were introduced step by step,and it was much easier to understand. So I could change my attitudes from the workshop, and now
I am confident enough to use these methods for my further works in a meaningful way. It would be
helpful to protect our heritage.
As a Sri Lankan, I highly appreciated your dedication and cooperation in this regard. Also, I hope foryour further cooperation to protect our heritage as well. Thank you very much.

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9. M.P. Chandima Prabodhani Kumari
National Museum, Colombo
Department of National Museums

I have been employed at Colombo National Museums Sri Lanka as a Conservation Officer/Headof the Conservation Unit (Acting). In Sri Lanka and Kandyan region, there are various forms ofcultural heritage which are of great value from a global point of view. Proper investigation, analysis
preservation and development of these sites and remains are required of heritage professionals in orderto ensure that these important monuments are safeguarded for future generations. ACCU Nara, inpartnership with ICCROM, organized a training course on this topic with a view to build the capacities
of professionals who had been working on Embekke Devalaya, Kandy.
This course aims to provide participants with the latest methodologies and technologies for recording/documentation and research methods for wooden structures and management of Embekke Devalaya.
By participating in this programme, we gained a lot of knowledge, regarding:Knowledge and skills related to techniques of recording and analytical methods for Embekke
Devalaya, Kandy; Preservation of wooden structure and its future task; Drawing by measurements;
Damage survey and drawing up a restoration plan, and Formulating management strategy
This knowledge given to us both theoretically and practically was especially new and latest acquired
knowledge and techniques in this progremme. It is a very great help for our professional career. We
will apply our knowledge and experience from this training programme. With these remarks, I would
like to convey my deepest gratitude to the excellent work that was performed by the organisationcommittee of this programme. Director and the guest lecturers from ACCU Nara who invested a lot oftime in making this course a success. Thanks to you all the instructors that shared the knowledge withus.

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10. P. Rashmi. Samanmali Gunawardena
National Museum, Ratnapura
Department of National Museums

I have been employed at the Ratnapure National Museum Sri Lanka as a research assistant.
I participated in ACCU Nara Work Shop which was held at the premises at Embekka Dewalaya in
Kandy. I gained a vast knowledge in recording, documentation and wood conservation by the newtechnology which was introduced to us by the experts. Adding to what we presently learn in Sri
Lanka, regarding preservation of archaeological monuments, we gained a vast knowledge by the newtechnology which was introduced to us by the Japanese archeology experts.
Accordingly, what we learned by participating in this archaeology workshop will be a granted
advantage to us to popularize the archaeological values in the museums and the whole archaeology
field in Sri Lanka. In addition, the Japanese experts gave us their valuable knowledge in conservationof archeological monuments, recording, documentation, wood conservation and time programming.
Finally, we thank ACCU Nara Directorate, Japanese experts, and the staff for their very kindcooperation extended to us by giving their valuable expert knowledge in archaeology, enabling us togive a valuable service to Sri Lankan citizens in the archaeological field.

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11. J.A.N.K. Jayaweera
Wayamba Cultural Quadrangle, Panduwasnuwara ProjectCentral Cultural Fund

It is with a great sense of gratitude to mention this specific workshop was a good opportunity to gain
knowledge to improve my skills on cultural heritage preservation as well as the practical techniques
for my future carrier. Through participation of the workshop, I gained experience and new knowledge
in the field of conservation work, mainly of wooden buildings.
It is much appreciated that the organising commity can arrange a course on the advanced document
preparation and conservation treatment of wooden structures with a longer duration in the future. I
would suggest for the similar workshop should be implemented for a longer period in order to acquire
the knowledge which can be directly practiced in our work. The work shop was limited to a very shortperiod for one week, and I hope that it should be organised as series of more advanced workshops in
the future. The whole workshop was conducted satisfactory and shortly, and I would like to appreciate
this programme, and I also like to forward my gratitude to the organisers of the course, which wasvery helpful to do my duties entrusted upon me by Central Cultural Fund.

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12. B.G.W. Mahinda Bandaranayake
Wayamba Cultural Quadrangle, Ridigama ProjectCentral Cultural FundI am very glad to confirm that we have learned a lot of positive feedbacks, skills and knowledge fromyour excellent training sessions. Not only have we all learned a lot, but it has also been a very pleasantcooperation with us.
Contemporary civilization is always beset with issues like expressed globalization. ACCU Nara carriedout a workshop which promotes UNESCO’s Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural
Heritage (2013). In particular, we placed emphasis on programmes which encouraged community
participation in safeguarding activities and production of materials which conveyed the spirit of
UNESCO’s Convention. Therefore, I have developed my science and technology for conservation aspart of the improving conservation and management practices through the World Heritage Convention
programme area. This course used tools and methodologies developed within the World Heritage
system (wood conservation) to train professionals to better safeguard all types of heritage sites.
Again, thank you so much for your commitment. I greatly appreciate the assistance you have provided
us.

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13. T.M.M. Ratnayake
Wayamba Cultural Quadrangle, Dambadeniya ProjectCentral Cultural Fund

The Workshop of Protection Cultural Heritage in Kandy was a wonderful and important experiencein my lifetime as a conservation officer. Also, it was held at the ancient architectural important
place of Embekka Devalaya in the Kandy city. In this training period, I could study the measuring,leveling, preparing sketch and structural drawing and also reporting of the wooden structures. So as aparticipant, I could improve my knowledge in the field of conservation of wooden structures, and it canbe used for future activities in my country, too. I hope this type of workshop can be held on a regularbasis for future conservation staff.
Finally, I would like to thank staff of Cultural Heritage Protection Cooperation Office, Asia-Pacific
Cultural Centre for UNESCO, Department of Archaeology and Central Cultural Fund for the selection
and for giving this opportunity to me.

4914. S.M.I Malkanthi Samarakoon
Kandy ProjectCentral Cultural FundI am fortunate enough that I have got an opportunity to participate in the workshop organised by you.
I gained a lot of experience from it. From the ancient time, Sri Lanka has been rich in carvings andwooden monuments. However, those have been destroyed day by day due to many reasons such as
weather, climate, and so on. Traditional methods are mostly used to conserve these valuable placesin Sri Lanka. You have given us vast knowledge on how to practice conservation, using modern
technology. I am thankful to the officers of ACCU Nara for giving us good practical and methodical
knowledge in a short period, and also I would appreciate if you could include wood preservation inyour future programs. It would be highly productive.
Finally, I would like to give my heart-felt thanks to Archaeological Department in Sri Lanka and Nara
Institute in Japan.

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15. H.M.G. G. Thilakaratne Banda
Kandy ProjectCentral Cultural Fund

It is a great honor for me to have an opportunity to participate in a workshop like this. I appreciatethat this program was held in a historical famous place like Embekka. As a carpenter, I am engage inconservation of sites, so I gained massive knowledge, working on the sites like these historical places.
I appreciated about the instructions and knowledge given to me at continues conservation tasks using
modern technology and modern equipment.

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IV. Text

Golden Temple of Dambulla

Restoration of buildings designated as Cultural Properties in Japan
Mitsuo Kondo
1. Types of buildings designated as Cultural Properties
Buildings designated as Cultural Properties in Japan consist of (i) National Treasures/Important
Cultural Properties designated by the national government and (ii) Tangible Cultural Properties
designated by prefectures and municipalities. There are also buildings registered as Registered Cultural
Properties. The total number of all these buildings adds up to more than 20,000. The scope of buildings
spans extensively from the Kondo hall and five-story pagoda of the Horyu-ji temple built in the latter
half of the 7th century to the Main Building of the National Museum of Western Art built in 1959. The
types of buildings include shrines and temples, castles, houses, and modern architecture as well as civilengineering structures including bridges and tunnels.
At present, 4,250 buildings are designated as National Treasures and Important Cultural
Properties for preservation.
Classification of buildings designated as National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties
National Treasures

262 buildings

Important Cultural Properties

3,972 buildings
Breakdown as of 2008

Before 1867

After 1867

Shinto shrines

31.5%

Buddhist temples

30.4%

Private houses

20.4%

Others17.7%

Vernacular Houses

40.0%

Industrial heritage

30.6%

Others29.4%

Classification by period before 1867 (number of buildings)
Classification

Before the end of Before the end of Before the end of
the 8th c.
the 12th c.
the 16th c.

Before 1867

Shinto shrines

0

4

352

795

Buddhist temples

28

35

493

551

Private houses

0

0

3

652

Others

1

12

183

449

Subtotal

29

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1031

2447

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2. Fate of buildings designated as Cultural Properties
More than 90% of buildings designated as Cultural Properties in Japan are made from wood, andmost of them are situated outdoors. These buildings are highly likely to be damaged due to a warm
climate characterized by frequent rain and high humidity as well as frequent natural disasters such as
typhoons and earthquakes. In particular, the roofs and the frames are directly exposed to weather andtherefore are susceptible to damage. If left unattended, the damage would immediately affect the main
structures. Periodic restoration is indispensable to maintain buildings for an extensive period of time.
Unlike stone buildings made from solid materials, wooden buildings cannot be preserved without
taking care of the damage.
Unlike stone and brick buildings, wooden buildings can be easily extended and renovated. Thus,
many wooden buildings are different from how they looked when they were initially built. This is oneof the features of wooden buildings that were used for a long period of time.
3. Preservation and restoration through subsidized projects
In Japan, preservation and restoration projects have been undertaken with substantial support (butunder strict regulations) from the national government (50–85% of the project cost), prefectures, andmunicipalities in accordance with a law enacted in 1897.
Preservation and restoration projects are classified by the extent of damage.
Types of restoration projects (Figures in the parentheses show results for FY 2008.)
Type of restoration project
Fundamental restoration(98)

Maintenance and restoration(295)

Total dismantlement andrestoration(52)
Partial dismantlement andrestoration(46)
Restoring the roof
(201)

Remarks
Dismantling an entire building
Dismantling a building except
part of its structure
Reroofing

Partial restoration(45)

Partially restoring the wooden
part

Painting restoration(49)

Repainting

Fundamental restoration: when the foundation is subject to differential settlement, the frame is
distorted, or structural components are significantly decayed
Fundamental restoration is required every 100–200 years. Restoration engineers must be present on
site.
Maintenance and restoration: when one part is damaged
Restoration engineers are not required to be present on site. Instead, they offer on-site guidance onceor twice a month. The restoration cycle is about 30 years for roofs made from plant materials and about
50 years for tiled roofs.

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4. Preservation and restoration based on a thorough investigation
In the process of dismantling a building, components are classified by period, and a careful
investigation is conducted to identify signs of modifications in later periods and confirm specifications
in respective restoration periods, etc. and thereby reveal (i) the history from initial construction todate and (ii) characteristic techniques. Based on the results of the investigation, a policy is establishedto seek restoration to the current condition or to the original state. Efforts are made to repair andreuse damaged components wherever possible. If damaged components have to be replaced, newcomponents of the same material, dimensions, and specifications as those of the original components
are processed and assembled using traditional techniques.
5. Records of investigation and restoration work
In the case of fundamental restoration, restoration engineers prepare detailed pre-restoration andcompletion drawings during the restoration work period. These drawings are hand-drawn using India
ink for long-term preservation.
A restoration work report is also prepared to document investigation results, details of the work,
photos (before, during, and after restoration), drawings, and reference materials. In principle, therestoration work report is intended to be preserved as a scientific record.
6. Case report
Name of building

Seki family residence (main building and study) designated as an
Important Cultural Property

Address1220 Kachida-cho, Tsuzuki-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture

Construction period

Main building: in the first half of the 17th century
Study: in the first half of the 18th century

Year of designation

1966

Restoration policy

Main building: dismantlement and restoration
Study: partial dismantlement and restoration

Project period

36 months (completed in October 2005)

Project cost

341,136,000 yen

Reason of restoration

In both the main building and study, the foundation was subject todifferential settlement, and the frame was significantly inclined. In
particular, damage to the roof truss was caused by insects and a leak in
the roof. The roof was also damaged due to deterioration through age.

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Lankatilaka Temple

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Participants

1. G.A. Manel Devika
Regional Archaeological Office (Western Province), Department of Archaeology
2. L.D.D. Ranjani Rathnalatha
Regional Archaeological Office (Western Province), Department of Archaeology
3. M.S.Subhashini. Kumari. Chandrasoma
Regional Archaeological Office (Western Province), Department of Archaeology
4. B.M.A.P.Basnayake
Architectural Branch, Department of Archaeology
5. L.P. Nayana de Silva
Architectural Branch, Department of Archaeology
6. K.M. Renuka Damayanthi
Regional Archaeological Office, Central Province, Department of Archaeology
7. K.P.K.G.B. Gunaratne
Regional Archaeological Office, Central Province, Department of Archaeology
8. U.H.G. Priyantha Ratnasiri
Regional Archaeological Office, Central Province, Department of Archaeology
9. M.P. Chandima Prabodhani Kumari
National Museum, Colombo, Department of National Museums
10. P. Rashmi. Samanmali Gunawardena
National Museum, Ratnapura, Department of National Museums
11. J.A.N.K. Jayaweera
Wayamba Cultural Quadrangle, Panduwasnuwara Project, Central Cultural Fund
12. B.G.W. Mahinda Bandaranayake
Wayamba Cultural Quadrangle, Ridigama Project, Central Cultural Fund
13. T.M.M. Ratnayake
Wayamba Cultural Quadrangle, Dambadeniya Project, Central Cultural Fund
14. S.M.I Malkanthi Samarakoon
Kandy Project, Central Cultural Fund
15. H.M.G. G. Thilakaratne Banda
Kandy Project, Central Cultural Fund

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Instructors
Prasanna B. Ratnayake
Acting Director (Architectural Conservation)
Department of Archaeology, Ministry of National Heritage
Sir Marcus Fernando Mawatha, Colombo 00700, Sri Lanka
Tel & Fax: (+94) 112693216, (+94) 112696250
prasannabratnayake@gmail.com

KONDO Mitsuo
Exective Director
The Japanese Association for Conservation of Architectural
Monuments (JACAM)
2-32-15 Nishinippori Arakawa-ku, Tokyo 116-0013, Japan
Tel: (+81) 3 6458 3642 Fax: (+81) 3 6458 3643
m_kondo@bunkenkyo.or.jp

HAYASHI YoshihikoDirector
Department of Cultural Heritage
Nara National Research Institute for Cultural Properties(NNRICP)
2-9-1 Nijo-cho, Nara 630-8577, Japan
Tel: (+81) 742 30 6812 Fax: (+81) 742 30 6811
hayashiy@nabunken.go.jp
YOSHIDA Mitsuyoshi
Restoration Architect
Nara Prefectural Board of Education, Cultural Assets Preservation Section
30 Nboriohji-cho, Nara 630-8501, Japan
Tel: (+81) 742 27 9865 Fax: (+81) 742 27 5386
yoshida-mitsuyoshi@office.pref.nara.lg.jp

3.

Interpreters
Panini Dushmantha Kudavidanage
Translator / Interpreter
No. 140/2, Major Ranjith Fernando Mawatha, Koralawella,Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Tel: (+94) 112657260
paninidk1222@gmail.com

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Ananda Peramune
Translator / Interpreter25/1. Vijitha Road, Nedimala, Dehiwala, Sri Lanka
Tel : (+94) 777 602321

4.

Collaborators
Gamini Wijesuriya
Project manager, Site Unit, ICCROM, Rome
Jagath Balasuriya
Minister, Ministry of National Heritage
Nanda Wickramasinghe
Secretary, Ministry of National Heritage
Gamini Adikari
Director General, Central Cultural Fund
Hemantha Welivita
Embekka Temple
Basnayake Nilame
Embekka Temple
SASAI Daiji
First Secretary, Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka

5.

Co-organiser■ Department of Archaeology, Sri Lanka
Senarath Dissanayake, Director General of Archaeology
Prasanna B. Ratnayake, Acting Director (Architectural Conservation)
Deepal Wijethilake, Deputy Director (Promotions)
Coordinator
D. A. Rasika Dissanayaka, Acting Assistant Director (Promotions)63Supporting Staff
L. M. Gunatilake Banda, Acting Assistant Director (Central Province)
H.P.S. Karunaratne, Senior Technical Officer
Wasana Sirimalwatte, Publication Officer

6.

Staff Members, ACCU NaraNISHIMURA Yasushi, Director
TAKAHASHI Wataru, Deputy Director
KOBAYASHI Ken’ichi, Director, Programme Operation Department
WAKIYA Kayoko, Director, International Cooperation Division
HORIKAWA Kazuko, Chief, Planning & Coordination Division
MIDORIKAWA Aya, Chief , International Cooperation Division
NISHIDA Michiko, Staff, Planning & Coordination Division
SHIMOMURA Nobuhito, Staff, International Cooperation Division
Cultural Heritage Protection Cooperation Office,Asia-Pacific Cultural Centre for UNESCO (ACCU)
757 Horen-cho, Nara 630-8113 Japan
Tel: (+81) 742 20 5001 Fax: (+81) 742 20 5701
e-mail: nara@accu.or.jp
URL: http://www.nara.accu.or.jp

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Group photo at Embekka Temple

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Memorandum of Understanding