Hellbuster
05-20-2006, 11:38 AM
The continuous work on the conservation project of the Sigiriya rock which is widely considered as the eighth wonder of the world, has resulted in the location of another set of new Sigiri graffiti (sigiri kurutu gee) recently by the archaeological experts.
According to the former Assistant Director of the Department of Archaeology, Sirisaman Wijethunga, Dr. Senarath Paranavithana who had dedicated himself for 28 years (from 1928 to 1956) to discover " Sigiri Gee" in the ancient time was able to read and describe 685 Sigiri graffiti during his time.
According to the recent work study conducted by Dr. Benil Priyankara he has been able to find out another set of 400 new Sigiri graffiti. According to the sources more than 1,000 Sigiri graffiti have been discovered so far.
Meanwhile apart from the unique popular frescoes, the conservation studies also discovered a full figure painting of a woman in posture carrying a hand-fan two years ago.
A similar painting has also been discovered from the " Ajantha Rocks" in India as well. However, Dr. Nanda Wickramasinghe, the Director of Chemical Conservation of the Archaeological Department and Dr. Opi Adrawal of India conducted a research study on the technique of the two paintings.
The studies have revealed that due to the Presco-Lasfro technique used in the paintings, there is no way of breaking of the parts of Sigiri frescoes but it is not so with Ajantha frescoes.
The Presco-Lasfro technique is described in the book titled "Vishnu Darmoththama Puranaya" in Rajasthan as well.
According to the former Assistant Director of the Department of Archaeology, Sirisaman Wijethunga, Dr. Senarath Paranavithana who had dedicated himself for 28 years (from 1928 to 1956) to discover " Sigiri Gee" in the ancient time was able to read and describe 685 Sigiri graffiti during his time.
According to the recent work study conducted by Dr. Benil Priyankara he has been able to find out another set of 400 new Sigiri graffiti. According to the sources more than 1,000 Sigiri graffiti have been discovered so far.
Meanwhile apart from the unique popular frescoes, the conservation studies also discovered a full figure painting of a woman in posture carrying a hand-fan two years ago.
A similar painting has also been discovered from the " Ajantha Rocks" in India as well. However, Dr. Nanda Wickramasinghe, the Director of Chemical Conservation of the Archaeological Department and Dr. Opi Adrawal of India conducted a research study on the technique of the two paintings.
The studies have revealed that due to the Presco-Lasfro technique used in the paintings, there is no way of breaking of the parts of Sigiri frescoes but it is not so with Ajantha frescoes.
The Presco-Lasfro technique is described in the book titled "Vishnu Darmoththama Puranaya" in Rajasthan as well.