Discovery of ancient tools in Sri Lanka sheds ... cave in the tropical rainforests of Sri Lanka date to 45,000 years ago. Their existence at this location suggests a range of “more ...

she Smaller sculptures, as well as ancient Sri Lankan money -- some of which were donated and sent directly to the Staten Island location from Sri Lankan citizens in the U.S. and aborad -- are ...

Ancient miniature stone ... microliths seen in the Fa Hien cave in the tropical rainforests of Sri Lanka date to 45,000 years ago. Their existence at this location suggests a range of "more ...

Sigiriya stands as one of Sri Lanka’s most impressive ancient sites, a rock fortress filled with history, art, and mystery. This video uncovers the secrets of its construction, purpose, and the ...

Anuradhapura, established in the 4th century BCE, was Sri Lanka’s capital for over 1,300 years. It remains vital for its cultural and spiritual heritage. Known for the Sri Maha Bodhi tree and ...

THERE is something suitably humbling about arriving at Anuradhapura - the first Sinhalese capital, founded 2500 years ago - on a bicycle at the end of a long, hot ride through Sri Lanka's central ...

Travellers are flocking to Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle, ... In 1890 an estimated cargo of 180,000 ancient felines, weighing 19.5 tonnes, were auctioned off in Liverpool.

For thousands of years, the golden kingdom of Lanka described in the Ramayana has captured people’s imaginations. It was said to be an island fortress of breathtaking beauty, ruled by the mighty ...

This dealt a crippling blow to Sri Lanka’s ancient hydraulic civilization. The Sinhalese were, under Vijayabahu I, able to expel the Cholas from the Island in 1070, and under Parakramabahu the Great, ...