Ruins of ancient hospital discovered in Sri Lanka
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Anuradhapura is famous for its well-preserved ruins of ancient Sri Lankan civilization [Credit: WikiCommons] |
A spa, medical rooms and medical equipment including grinding stones and knives have been recovered so far. A latrine system that is carved in rock has also been identified.
The Director of the Abhayagiriya Archaeological Project Prof. T.G. Kulathunga said that ruins are similar to the findings of other ancient hospitals in Anuradhapura.
The Archaeological Department has also commenced excavations of a hospital ground in Anuradhapura Maha Vihara temple near Ruvanwelisaya.
Source: Colombo Page [December 16, 2012]
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