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- The
battle of the brothers
1. The paintings at Sigiriya are among the best of paintings of
ancient Asia. There is mention of a wall right round the rock.
The king had erected a town in the vicinity of the wall.
- Trade
and commerce at international level
Trade and commerce had flourished during the Anuradhapura period.
There is mention of several ports in different parts of the country.
The important ports were Mahatittha (Mantai) in the west, Jambukola
in the north, Gokanna (identified as Trincomalee) in the east
and Godavaya in the south.
- An
introduction to cricket
Cricket is one of the most fascinating games in the world. Introduced
by the English, its beginning goes back to the 16th century.
- Paduma
goes gemming
Paduma watches the bus pull away. He doesn't understand why big
people make such a fuss over small things. Paduma first asks white
hair to take them home to Wilgama.
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