Ratnapura – A Gemstone Tour of Sri Lanka
This week Sri Lankan authorities unveiled what is said to be the world’s largest natural corundum blue sapphire, weighing a whopping 310 kilograms (683 pounds), which was found in a gemstone pit about three months ago. Local gemologists examined the sapphire, and said it was one of the rarest gems in the world. The massive […]
Anuradhapura – A UNESCO World Heritage Site
Anuradhapura or Anurādhapuraya is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city also called Aṉurātapuram is a major city in Sri Lanka. The capital city of North Central Province, and Anuradhapura District, it is one of the three ancient capitals of Kingdoms in Sri Lanka, the city is famous for its well-preserved ruins of ancient Sinhala […]
