Tracing the myth: The ancient stone bridge connecting India to Sri Lanka -by Kaif Shaikh Source:Interestingengineering If you look at satellite imagery, you will notice a faint hint of a connecting strip between India and Sri Lanka. This is Adam’s Bridge, also known as Ram’s Bridge or Ram Setu (राम सेतु), a vast chain of natural limestone shoals that spans an impressive 30 miles (48 km) over the Indian Ocean. This ancient land bridge is celebrated for its geological, historical, and mythological significance, and it fascinates scientists and scholars alike. Let’s uncover the history, myth, and geology layers that shape this formation. The natural history of Adam’s Bridge/Ram Setu Adam’s Bridge, linking the Indian island of Rameswaram with Sri Lanka’s Mannar Island, holds significant archaeological and historical importance. Once passable by foot until the 15th century, it has been shaped by natural forces over millennia. Geological surveys, including those by ...