Maritime Archaeology Museum

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Located within Galle Fort, the Maritime Archaeology Museum is housed in a 1671 Dutch warehouse and showcases Sri Lanka’s maritime heritage. It features shipwreck artifacts, naval equipment, ancient maps, and maritime trade relics, offering insights into underwater archaeology and the island’s seafaring history. The museum was restored after the 2004 tsunami with support from the Netherlands and reopened in 2010.

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Located within Galle Fort, the Maritime Archaeology Museum is housed in a 1671 Dutch warehouse and showcases Sri Lanka’s maritime heritage. It features shipwreck artifacts, naval equipment, ancient maps, and maritime trade relics, offering insights into underwater archaeology and the island’s seafaring history. The museum was restored after the 2004 tsunami with support from the Netherlands and reopened in 2010.

Located within Galle Fort, the Maritime Archaeology Museum is housed in a 1671 Dutch warehouse and showcases Sri Lanka’s maritime heritage. It features shipwreck artifacts, naval equipment, ancient maps, and maritime trade relics, offering insights into underwater archaeology and the island’s seafaring history. The museum was restored after the 2004 tsunami with support from the Netherlands and reopened in 2010.