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ANCIENT SRI LANKAN ENGINEERS AND ARTISANS – By Dr Tilak . S Fernando Ceylon Today on 29 December 2022 This article is based on our forefathers, excellent engineers and artisans with exceptional skills. How many of our present generation is conversant with Sri Lanka engineers’ activities in the bygone years who have amazed the whole world? During the remarkable Parakramabahu reign, the construction of the tallest buildings commenced. King Mahasen also did the most significant structures. The world’s first hospital was constructed during BC 367- 437 during King Pandukabhaya’s reign. No wonder foreigners became dumbstruck when these were built between the second and fourth centuries using metal veins. Sri Lankan ancestors created Palaces following the ancient masterpieces of Ramayana during the Ravana epoch. During the Gampola era, Sri Lankan forefathers produced the world’s first pair of spectacles, a unique design known as ‘ Diyatrippu.’ Wood carving craft came up during ...

The Sandahiru Seya all set to attract devotees in Anuradhapura-by Yohan Perera Source:Dailymirror Atamasthana is a common term used by Buddhists in Sri Lanka when they refer to the eight historical places of worship in North Central Town of Anuradhapura. The eight places of worship which come under the Atamasthana include the Jaya Siri Maha Bodhi,Ruwanweliseya, Thuparama, Lowamahapaya, Abayagiriya Dagoba , Mirisavetiya and Lankaramaya. However a Modern-day Dagoba the Sandahiru Seya is all set to attract devotees. The Sandahiru Seya is expected to be the ninth popular place in the Sacred city of Anuradhapura. The Sandahiru Seya which is being constructed by the Department of Civil Security, tri forces and the police was declared open and vested in the Maha Sangha on November 18 said Lance Corporal Rasika. “The water bubble-shaped stupa is constructed in memory of the tri forces and the police officers who made the supreme sacrifice during ...