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Avukana Buddha - Sri Lanka’s Most Important Buddhist Pilgrimage Site

... statue of Avukana Buddha, considered to be one of Sri Lanka’s most important Buddhist sites. Almost in the ... precision denoting high skill and craftsmanship of ancient Sri Lanka. ( CC BY-SA 3.0 ) All this is all the more stunning ...

Aleksa Vučković - 24/07/2023 - 18:56

The Mahavamsa: An Epic Poem that Sheds Light on Sri Lankan History

... important works of ancient literature from the island of Sri Lanka. This work takes on the form of an epic poem and was ... important works of ancient literature from the island of Sri Lanka. This work takes on the form of an epic poem and ...

dhwty - 06/02/2019 - 02:03

Meet the Half Million-year-old Jungle People of Sri Lanka! The Fascinating Vedda Culture

... of native indigenous people, such as the Vedda culture, in Sri Lanka, that magical island off the southern tip of India. ... center. (Chamal N/ CC BY SA 3.0 ) The Peopling of Sri Lanka The chronological progression of humans on the ...

ashley cowie - 05/10/2018 - 22:57

Exo-Geologist Reveals Neolithic Petroglyphs In “Alien Mountain” Caves

... and groundbreaking Astrobiologist & Exo-Geologist in Sri Lanka has written about “unique Neolithic petroglyphs” that match nothing else ever discovered on Sri Lanka, carved on cave walls on the legendary “Alien ...

ashley cowie - 11/09/2020 - 17:14

Queen Anula of Anuradhapura - A Reign Born of Poison

... queen of Anuradhapura, an ancient kingdom that ruled over Sri Lanka. Anula is recorded as the first queen in Sri Lanka who wielded a significant degree of power and ...

dhwty - 30/03/2020 - 18:59

A 2,500-year-old Site Blessed by Buddha - Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara

Sri Lanka, a beautiful country renowned for its beaches, is also ... the largely Buddhist country is Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara. Sri Lanka, a beautiful country renowned for its beaches, is also ...

Ed Whelan - 01/02/2020 - 01:57

World’s Oldest Clove? Here’s What an Ancient Sri Lankan Discovery Says About the Early Spice Trade

... found the oldest clove in the world at an excavation in Sri Lanka, from an ancient port which dates back to around 200 ... Mantai, was one of the most important ports of medieval Sri Lanka and drew trade from across the ancient world. Not ...

ancient-origins - 29/01/2019 - 14:01

45,000-Year-Old Weapons Discovered In Sri Lankan Cave

... by humans outside of Africa has been discovered in Sri Lanka, dating back around 45,000 to 48,000 years ago. ... arrow by humans outside of Africa has been discovered in Sri Lanka , dating back around 45,000 to 48,000 years ago. ...

ashley cowie - 14/06/2020 - 18:16

Ancient Stargate: Can Sakwala Chakraya Unlock Interstellar Travel?

Located in the city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, the so-called “Stargate of Sri Lanka” is a mysterious place with much that is yet to ...

Bipin Dimri - 20/05/2021 - 01:54

From a King’s Refuge to Buddhist Grandeur: Dambulla Cave Temple

One of Sri Lanka’s most well-preserved gems is the Dambulla Cave ... Buddhist temple complex from the 1st century BC. One of Sri Lanka’s most well-preserved gems is the Dambulla Cave ...

Lex Leigh - 06/07/2023 - 18:51

How Sigiriya’s Ancient Connections Question Dogmatic World History

... as little as we know, utterly surpasses that known of the Sri Lankan site. Even so, if the leonine symbolism present at ... and Leo. An article from the year 2000, surfacing in Sri Lanka’s The Sunday Times , discussed the work of the ...

Freddie Levy - 17/04/2020 - 14:05

Archaeologists set to excavate 2,000-year-old shipwreck off the coast of Sri Lanka

... to excavate a 2,000-year-old shipwreck off the coast of Sri Lanka, the oldest known shipwreck in the Indian Ocean. It ... Hanoi) and extended, via ports on the coasts of India and Sri Lanka, all the way to Roman-controlled ports in Egypt and ...

aprilholloway - 05/02/2014 - 01:46

The Ancient Rock City of Sigiriya: Fit for a King and Built by the Gods

... Rising majestically 650 feet (200m) above the Sri Lankan landscape, Sigiriya is an ancient city built on a ... centuries. Rising majestically 650 feet (200m) above the Sri Lankan landscape, Sigiriya is an ancient city built on a ... wall paintings of Sigiriya rock fortress in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka. Source: Dmitry Chulov / Adobe Stock. Advanced ...

Joanna Gillan - 02/04/2023 - 23:00

Could Clues From the Ocean Floor Finally Lead to Zheng He’s Lost Treasure Ship?

A recent investigation off the coast of Sri Lanka is offering hope that the lost treasure ship of Zheng ... treasure ship. A recent investigation off the coast of Sri Lanka is offering hope that the lost treasure ship of ...

Theodoros Karasavvas - 06/11/2017 - 22:51

Is Ram Setu Really a Manmade Construction Bridging an Ancient 20 Mile Gap? New Studies May End the Controversy

... research suggests the Ram Setu link between India and Sri Lanka is not natural as most people have been told to ... research suggests the Ram Setu link between India and Sri Lanka is not natural as most people have been told to ...

Alicia McDermott - 13/12/2017 - 23:00

Greek Buddhism, The Forgotten Chapter In A Philosophy That Began in India

... in the daily prayers of the Theravāda followers of Sri Lanka A bygone era forgotten in Western circles but ... in the daily prayers of the Theravāda followers of Sri Lanka is a vivid throwback to this long-lost chapter of ...

Thanos Matanis - 30/03/2022 - 23:00

Rama's Bridge: Where Modern Science and Ancient Myths Collide

... extends 18 miles (29 km) from mainland India to modern day Sri Lanka. How to Prevent an invasion? Build a Bridge! The ... the Inca The location of Adam's Bridge between India and Sri Lanka. (Google earth) Hindu tradition has long held the ...

Rita Louise - 23/03/2024 - 13:03

Sword Harness Pyramid With Rare Gems Unearthed In England

... harness pyramid crafted in gold and garnet from India or Sri Lanka. A UK metal detectorist has unearthed a rare ... harness pyramid crafted in gold and garnet from India or Sri Lanka. This tiny, bejeweled treasure was discovered in ...

ashley cowie - 05/08/2021 - 18:53

The Ramanathaswamy Temple and its Infinite Corridors

... Indian state of Tamil Nadu between mainland India and Sri Lanka. The Ramanathaswamy Temple is regarded as one of the ... Indian state of Tamil Nadu between mainland India and Sri Lanka. The Ramanathaswamy Temple, which is dedicated to ...

dhwty - 24/02/2018 - 13:55

Stunning 5th Century Bohemian Jewelry Discovered in Czech Republic

... and almandines probably originally came from India or Sri Lanka. For this reason, the team of archaeologists have ... the garnets and almandines probably came from India or Sri Lanka. ( Central Bohemia Region - Regional Authority ) ...

ashley cowie - 23/11/2021 - 13:57