Ever lost your way off a trail to a Historical site? Or were you disappointed by Google in providing info on Archaeological sites? Here we are with the solution and you may have it on the go.
Archaeological Conservation Support System consisting of a web based database with an android interface for the users to access information. Addressed the long felt need for data protection and integrity within the Department of Archaeology and enhance its productivity and efficiency as a team project at Motorola/SLASSCOM Enterprise Mobility Competition, 2013.
Sri Lanka, an Island which is renowned for its natural beauty, bares rich history which runs back to 6th century B.C. Sri Lanka have seen many archaeologists working on unearthing and preserving these artifacts and Prof. Senerath Paranavithana is considered to be the pioneer of them all. Although we boast of rich history, there is no effort been put into document information about these sites, so that future generations could work on preserving these precious places.
The main shortcomings we identified in terms of Archaeological interest were:
- An efficient, fast and digitized system is not available for archaeologists to enter the archaeological information gathered from a new or existing archaeological site.
- A centralized database is not available to keep the records of all archaeological monuments and artifacts of Sri Lanka.
- A proper guidance and information system on archaeology is not available for local and foreign tourists and for school and university students or researchers.
- Being able to store and manage information about monuments, artifacts and contexts.
- All information stored in central repository making them available to anyone.
- Expert information of archaeology made available to laymen and wider audience.
- Tourists could find places, get information on nearby hotels, GPS navigation and many more.
- Being able to use even without internet access. (the application will synchronize when connected)
