Galle Fort in Sri Lanka is one of the largest and oldest European-era forts in South and Southeast Asia, built by the Portuguese in 1588 and later fortified by the Dutch before British occupation.

Two Dutch museums returned nearly 500 cultural objects to Indonesia and Sri Lanka that were looted during the colonial era, including gold and silverware, statues, weapons and hundreds of artworks.

Two Dutch museums returned nearly 500 cultural objects to Indonesia and Sri Lanka that were looted during the colonial era, including gold and silverware, statues, weapons and hundreds of artworks.

The decision to return some 478 objects followed recommendations by a government-appointed commission last year looking into illegal Dutch colonial acquisitions now being displayed in museums in ...

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Two Dutch museums are handing hundreds of cultural artifacts back to Indonesia and Sri Lanka — from a richly decorated cannon to precious metals and jewelry ...

Lawmaking in Dutch Sri Lanka: Navigating Pluralities in a Colonial Society, written by Dr. Nadeera Rupesinghe will be launched at the auditorium of the National Archives, No. 7, Philip Gunewardena ...