SpecialVolume4(2015):BridgingtheGap–IntegratedApproachesinLandscape Archaeology,ed byDanielKnitter–WiebkeBebermeier–OliverNakoinz, pp 48–65
stones were the principal building material in the ancient Kingdom of Anuradhapura Numerous ancient rock quarries are located inside and outside the ancient city complex; most of them can be found along a N-S striking line of rock outcrops that runs through the historic city
20 1 Rock Rock outcrops are much prominent in the southern part of the Vavuniya district and they are comparatively rare in the northern part Most of the large rock outcrops found in Vavuniya district are either being mined or abandoned quarries Several untouched rock outcrops are also encountered
• Analysing of the ground vibrations of rock quarries in sri Lanka and proposed suitable limits for ground vibrations which can cause minimum effect to the landslides • Development of real-time air quality monitoring network in urban areas in Sri Lanka for air quality prediction and preparedness system Other research projects
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Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports
stones were the principal building material in the ancient Kingdom of Anuradhapura Numerous ancient rock quarries are located inside and outside the ancient city complex; most of them can be found along a N-S striking line of rock outcrops that runs through the historic city
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ISLAND WIDE CONSTRUCTION RAW MATERIAL SURVEY REPORT
comparatively rare in the northern part Most of the large rock outcrops found in Vavuniya district are either being mined or abandoned quarries Several untouched rock outcrops are also encountered Major rock types in the study area are charnockitic gneiss, charnockites, hornblende biotite gneisses and granitic gneisses Rocks which can be used as construction materials are
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Overview of the NBRO Research & Development Programme
• Analysing of the ground vibrations of rock quarries in sri Lanka and proposed suitable limits for ground vibrations which can cause minimum effect to the landslides • Development of real-time air quality monitoring network in urban areas in Sri Lanka for air quality prediction and preparedness system Other research projects
Ornamental rocks Quarrying A B S T R A C T The city of Anuradhapura, founded on the banks of the River Malwathu Oya, was the ancient capital of Sri Lanka