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The Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka (RASSL) is based in Colombo, Sri Lanka.It is one of the oldest learned societies in Sri Lanka with a history of over 160 years. It was established on 7 February 1845, paralleling the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland to further oriental research as the Ceylon Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society.
Sri Lankan gaur (Bibos sinhaleyus) in 1962 [2] During his trips to China, he studied the Chinese alligator and published a new genus name for it. In the scientific field of herpetology, he described many new species of lizards and snakes. [8] [better source needed] He served as president of the Ceylon Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society from ...
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The Anuradhapura cross was featured in the official logo of Pope Francis' 2015 visit to Sri Lanka. The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Colombo referred to the cross in this capacity as the Glorious Cross or the Cross of the Resurrection. [16] The cross is also depicted on the coat of arms of the Diocese of Kurunegala of the Church of Ceylon. [17]
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He began to collect inscriptions and manuscripts, and from 1870-1872 wrote a series of articles for the Ceylon branch of the Royal Asiatic Society Journal about them. He learned the local language and spent time with the people. Rhys Davids' civil service career and his residence in Sri Lanka came to an abrupt end.
The blue sapphire was declared the national gemstone of Sri Lanka in October 2003. A postage stamp worth LKR 4.50 was issued on 2 October 2003 to mark the announcement. Sri Lanka is famous for blue sapphires, especially known for their size. [21] National sport: Volleyball: Volleyball was officially recognised as the national sport of Sri Lanka ...
Print/export Download as PDF; Printable version; ... The Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka (Ceylon before 1972) has published a journal since 1845. [1] References