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041			_aEnglish
082			_223 _a954.93 _bHEN
100			_aParker Henry
245			_aAncient Ceylon / _cHenry Parker
260			_aChennai: _bMaven books, _c2024.
300			_a695p. : _bill, ; _c230cm.
505			_aIntroduction 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
520			_aAncient 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.
650			_aAncient Ceylon
650			_aSri Lankan History
650			_aHenry Parker
650			_aVedda People
650			_a Buddhism in Sri Lanka
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