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Star of Bombay

Star of Bombay (Sinhala: ස්ටාර් ඔෆ් බොම්බේ) is a world-famous cabochon-cut star sapphire originating from Sri Lanka. The size, well-defined star, a…

Basavakkulama Rock Inscription of Mahanama

The Basavakkulama Rock Inscription of King Mahanama (Sinhala: මහානාම රජුගේ බසවක්කුලම ගිරි ලිපිය) Basawakkulama is a rock-cut record discovered from…

Mayilagastota Pillar Inscription of Kassapa V

The Mayilagastota Pillar Inscription of King Kassapa V (Sinhala: පස්වන කාශ්‍යප රජුගේ මයිලගස්තොට ටැම් ලිපිය)  is presently on the display at the In…

Bhatika Statue (Ruwanweliseya)

A standing rock-cut statue which is believed to be that of King Bhatika [alias Bhatikabhaya (20 B.C.-9 A.D.)] or Bhatiya Tissa [translated into Pali…