Remnants extracted from ancient ship

Raja Waidyasekera Tissamaharama special corr.

Remnants of an ancient ship has been excavated from the sea at Godawaya, Hambantota.

These were found about five kilometres away in the sea, at a depth of one hundred and ten feet. Two friends who dived in search of Oysters had seen these pieces of the ancient ship and informed the Galle unit of the Department of Archaeology about their findings.

Following the information, divers of the Department of Archaeology conducted an investigation and found various items. Among those found have been pottery items.

Deputy Director General Dr. Mohan Abeyratna told the Daily News that he believes that some more precious items could be found in the area and such excavation activities will be conducted further.

Director General Central Cultural Fund Prof. Sudarsana Seneviratne is supervising the work.