The Department of Archeology has requested the
Ministry of National Heritage for immediate action to protect
archeological sites from extreme weather conditions.
The call has been made to the Ministry following the lightning strike that damaged part of the Sigiriya Rock last week.
Dr. Senarath Dissanayake, Director General of the Archaeology Department, sent a team to the site for investigations and will submit a detailed report on the damages to the rock. He added the site would be reconstructed following investigations. Dr. Dissanayake also said preventive measures would be put in place to avoid further damages in future.
According to Chandana Weerasinge, Manager of the Central Cultural Fund, a part of a wall 8 feet by 6 feet, had been badly damaged, also the front area and one of the Lion’s paws. Even though there were no major injuries to the visitors, sightseers have been warned against visiting the rock fortress in inclement weather conditions.
The call has been made to the Ministry following the lightning strike that damaged part of the Sigiriya Rock last week.
Dr. Senarath Dissanayake, Director General of the Archaeology Department, sent a team to the site for investigations and will submit a detailed report on the damages to the rock. He added the site would be reconstructed following investigations. Dr. Dissanayake also said preventive measures would be put in place to avoid further damages in future.
According to Chandana Weerasinge, Manager of the Central Cultural Fund, a part of a wall 8 feet by 6 feet, had been badly damaged, also the front area and one of the Lion’s paws. Even though there were no major injuries to the visitors, sightseers have been warned against visiting the rock fortress in inclement weather conditions.
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