TY  - BOOK
AU  - Parker Henry 
TI  - Ancient Ceylon / 
SN  - 9789355272973
U1  - 954.93 23
PY  - 2024///
CY  - Chennai
PB  - Maven books
KW  - Ancient Ceylon
KW  - Sri Lankan History
KW  - Henry Parker
KW  - Vedda People
KW  -  Buddhism in Sri Lanka
N1  - Introduction
Early Inhabitants of Ceylon
Prehistoric Remains and Tools
Village Communities and Social Life
Religious Beliefs and Demon Worship
Buddhism in Ceylon
Sacred Buildings and Architecture
Stone Inscriptions and Records
The Wanniya-laeto or Vedda People
Folk Tales and Traditions
N2  - Ancient Ceylon by Henry Parker, a British civil engineer and antiquarian, is a comprehensive ethnographic and archaeological study of early Sri Lankan (Ceylonese) civilization. Drawing on years of experience working in the island’s irrigation department, Parker blends observations of ancient ruins, local customs, folklore, and religious practices with analysis of inscriptions, tools, and village life.
The book delves into the pre-Vijayan period, the Vedda (indigenous) tribes, Buddhist influences, and demon worship traditions, offering insights into the daily lives and beliefs of ancient Sinhalese society. Parker also documents architectural features of ancient Ceylonese stupas, temples, and irrigation tanks, illustrating the advanced nature of engineering and spiritual culture in early Sri Lanka
ER  -