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2,300-year-old pot of paddy found in Lanka
Colombo, Sept. 30: A pot containing paddy grains believed to be from the 3rd century BC has been discovered from the archaeological site of Akurugoda at the soil layer that was 4.5 metres below the surface. Foundations, walls, broad brick floors, pillar holes, hearths, pieces of earthen pots, and large earthenware were also found at this historical site. Ruins of a residential complex of noblemen were unearthed recently near this layer, according to a report. The ruins were excavated from a soil layer five meters below the surface close to Tissamaharamaya area. An ancient hospital s ruins were also discovered close to this site, website LankaPage reported. Tissamahara-maya is believed to have been the capital of the Magama Kingdom in Ruhuna where the excavations are being conducted. Excavations were conducted jointly by the Sri Lankan archaeological department and the Archaeological Institute of Germany, the website said. PTI |
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