More evidence of Balangoda man
Pre-historic human skeleton unearthed in SL for first
time :
Priyanka KURUGALA
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Excavations at the Pahiyangala cave in Bulathsinhala,
Kalutara |
Excavations at the Pahiyangala cave in Bulathsinhala, Kalutara
confirmed that homo sapiens had settled in Sri Lanka 40,000 years ago,
Deputy Director of Archaeology Dr Nimal Perera said. A skeleton of the
Balangoda man was found at the excavation site of the Pahiyangala cave a
few days ago, he said. It was the first time that a pre-historic human
skeleton was unearthed in Sri Lanka, Dr Perera said. Following the
excavation, more evidence was found about the Balangoda man including
his food items, rituals and also equipment made out of stone used by
him, he said.
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The skeleton found at the excavation site. Pictures by
Priyadharshani Kahawala, Ingiriya group cor |
Some ornaments made of beads were also excavated by archaeologists.
Other finds include weapons made of animal bone, Dr Perera said.
Excavations of the Pahiyangala cave started in 1986. Dr W H Wijepala,
a former Director General of Archeology conducted excavations under the
guidance of Dr S U Deraniyagala.
From these excavations, remains belonging to 12 individuals that
resembled the Balangoda man were found. |
