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A tale of neglect
The sleek mirror wall of the ancient Sigiriya fortress is renowned for its graffiti that dates back several centuries.
Unfortunately more recently, the wall has been infected by a fungus that is gradually spreading.
Apart from the fungi, the wall has been disfigured by bird droppings as well. Sigiriya Project Manager K.B. Chandana Weerasena said a special team of officials from Colombo had left for Sigiriya and were conducting a investigations.
“We are awaiting recommended control measures. It should be implemented before the rainy season starts, as the fungi tends to spread rapidly during monsoon rains.
He said that the fungi had not reached the famed Sigiriya frescos.
 The wall has been further disfigured by bird droppings as shown in our pictures. |
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 Members of the special team of officials examine a section of the mirror wall attacked by a fungus. |
 A member of the special team checks the fungus blighted mirror wall |
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