The distribution of the black rat (Rattus rattus) has been heavily influenced by its association
with humans. The dispersal history of this non-native commensal rodent across Europe, …

Lying on the north-west coast of Sri Lanka, the ancient port of Mantai was ideally situated as
a ‘hub’ for trade between East and West from the first millennium BC onwards. Excavations …

Archaeobotanical evidence from two Early Historic sites in Sri Lanka, Kantharodai and Kirinda,
is reported, providing significant evidence for agricultural diversity beyond the cultivation …

Mahātittha is frequently mentioned as the main sea port of Sri Lanka in chronicles such as
Mahāvaṃsa and Dīpavaṃsa. It has long been identified with modern Māntai in the …

This study reconceptualises Sri Lanka’s external trade and interactions from the middle of the
first millennium BC to the early second millennium AD. Unlike earlier analyses, mine draws …

The aim of this study is to present the anthracological results from three archaeological sites
located in the North, North West and South East of Sri Lanka. The study is based on the …

■ Abstract This paper focuses on the Galle Fort World Heritage site, assessing current
practices and issues related to heritage conservation concerning disasters. The purpose is to …

Sri Lanka has been known for its high-quality gems, as well as minerals, that fetched a high
price around the world since at least the latter part of the Pre-Christian Era. Among them, …

Archaeobotanical evidence from two Early Historic sites in Sri Lanka, Kantharodai and Kirinda,
is reported, providing significant evidence for agricultural diversity beyond the cultivation …