Browsing by Author "Katugampola, M."

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The Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) project: the hinterland (phase II), preliminary report of the first season 2005
(University of Kelaniya, 2008) Coningham, R.; Gunawardhana, P.; Adhikari, G.; Katugampola, M.; Simpson, I.; Young, R.
Comparison study of mechanical and chemical properties of ancient and modern clay pots
(Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2018 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018) Madhuwanthi, H. M. L. U.; Katugampola, M.; Jayathilaka, K. M. D. C.; Sumathipala, H. H.
In this study, the ancient clay pottery samples from archaeological site Devalapola, Minuwangoda, Sri Lanka (3000 years, radiocarbon age) which were found by the Department of Archaeology, University of Kelaniya, were collected and compared their physical properties with modern clay pottery samples. Also to analyze the mineralogical components and the compositions, the Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) coupled with the Energy Dispersive X-Ray spectroscopy (EDX) analysis were performed on the both ancient and modern clay pot samples on both side and top surfaces of them. The firing clay objects is an irreversible process, which produces ceramic materials characterized by new chemical-mineralogical composition and different physical and microstructural features. Physical properties of the shards such as pottery density and water absorption capacity were analyzed. There was no significant difference in the pottery density. The values for the water absorption of the ancient clay pot samples have a wider range than the modern clay pot samples. According to the SEM results, the grain sizes of the modern clay pot samples are comparatively larger than the ancient clay pot samples. The grain sizes of the ceramic indicate the open porosity of the matrix. Based on the SEM-EDX results, SiO2 and Al2O3 were the major components of the both ancient and modern clay pot samples while CaCO3, MgO, MAD-10-Feldspar, CaSO3, Ti, and Fe are present in trace amounts. Further albite, FeS2 and KCl were only present in the modern clay pot samples. By analyzing the EDX results it can be concluded that when the production of the ancient potteries was happening, the furnace atmosphere was filled with more CO2 and the firing temperature of the ancient clay pot samples at the production was around 850 - 9000C.
Do Terracotta Figurines Suggest a Burial Pattern?
(University of Kelaniya, 2007) Gunawardhana, P.; Coningharn, R.; Adikari, G.; Katugampola, M.; Namalgamuwa, H.; Saldin, M.; Simpson, I.; Batt, C.
Terracotta figurines were discovered extensively in the northern, north central and eastern dry zones of Sri Lanka. The discovered sites indicate that they arc closely connected with river basins, canals, tanks and agricultural landscapes (Deraniyagala, 1972). The fact that many of the sites were located in agricultural areas suggests terracotta figurines might have served as cult images due to their significance in the agricultural society. These figurines may be the offerings of the rural people who could not afford to dedicate more valuable items to the Gods. Possibly they may have acted as cult images of fertility in small shrines. The aim of this paper is to discuss the results of the excavation at Waragoda in Anuradhapura. This privately owned land is located I 00 meters away from the Y oda-ela left bank that flows into the Nuwara-weva in the Anuradhapura city centre. This site was identified by the Upper Malwatu Oya archaeological exploration project in 2007. In the same year a 1 x4 metre trench excavation was conducted adjoining the house as an archaeological rescue operation due to settler's decision to expand the house. The most common type of female and animal figurines found there represents a popular artistic form. The five female figurines which are sitting on the ship seem to have been made as two halves then joined together. Perhaps the heads were designed separately and connected to the figure showing classic techniques of production significant to this culture. The hairstyle and dress of the female figurines express the popular fashion and designs which may have existed in this culture. In addition to that the six vessels which were placed in a central position towards the north south direction plays a key role among the findings. Significantly male and female rock art faces engraved at Budugala in Ratnapura District also show a similar facial expression in terracotta. Most of the figurines were discovered on the surface level of the site. One of the main objectives of this excavation was to attempt to establish the chronological sequence of this culture. The figurines found from the site are in fragments as the objects were probably broken before the God after prayers. Then the figurines were accumulated in the shrine and carefully deposited into the grave beside the shrine.
Getting random for looking at reality
(University of Kelaniya, 2008) Katugampola, M.; Gunawardhana, P.; Schmidt, A.; Coningham, R.; Manuel, M.; Simpson, I.; Strickland, K.; Adikari, G.
Getting random for looking at reality: alternative methods for random survey
(University of Kelaniya, 2008) Katugampola, M.; Gunawardhana, P.; Schmidt, A.; Coningham, R.; Manuel, M.; Simpson, I.; Strickland, K.; Adhikari, G.
Heritage tourism: complexities of land management and archaeological presentation
(University of Kelaniya, 2006) Gunawardhana, P.; Adikari, G.; Hathurusinghe, S.; Katugampola, M.; Bandara, N.; Namalgamuwa, H.; Wijesuriya, D.
Ibbankatuwa is possibly the best-known megalithic burial site in Sri Lanka where can be attractive to, and capable of appreciation. It has grate potentiality to foster tourism. The massive heritage site, built in 700 BC is great significance. Ibbankatuwa and its environs is perhaps the most numinous and archaeologically sensitive region which is a major tourist destination. Most importantly, locating two World heritage sites such as Sigiriya and Dambulla are playing a key role within the zone. It is obvious that the maintenance of a massive land area, social life of the people within the land and archaeological presentation of the site are the major problems currently associated with Ibbankatuwa which needs to be managed. It is significant to secure the preservation of the site to promote the enhancement of the character and the appearance of the environs (Boniface and Fowler, 1993). Moreover, there are complexities of land ownership, land use and land management which have to be considered as a whole. More than ten hectares of land owned by the Archaeology Survey Department where twenty families are residing but they are not allowed to build permanent houses. Apart from that open land is used for agricultural purposes; basically the cultivation of grain and banana but these interventions also brings its problems to the heritage site. It is clear that the archaeological presentation in a formidable form is necessary to attract the tourists. The aim of this paper is to discuss the problems of the site and to provide suggestions for promotion to tourist attraction. The creation of the project planning at Ibbankatuwa on the basis of the cultural, tourist, recreational and educational asset would minimize destructions to the site and earn a substantial annual income for the country.
Mapping the hinterland: GIS and Archaeology
(University of Kelaniya, 2008) Manuel, M.; Katugampola, M.
Miniature art: female dominance of the terracotta figurines
(University of Kelaniya, 2008) Gunawardhana, P.; Coningham, R.; Adikari, G.; Strickland, K.; Katugampola, M.; Namalgamuwa, H.; Saldin, M.; Simpson, I.; Batt, C.
“Space in archaeology” beginning of spatial studies in archaeology
(University of Kelaniya, 2007) Katugampola, M.
The state of theocracy: defining an early medieval hinterland in Sri Lanka
(University of Kelaniya, 2008) Coningham, R.; Gunawardhana, P.; Manuel, M.; Adhikari, G.; Katugampola, M.; Young, R.; Schmidt, A.; Krishnan, K.; Simpson, I.; McDonnell, G.; Batt, C.