Sunday Times 2
National Trust lecture on Kotte’s history
View(s):‘Kotte: An Ancient Capital Under Destruction’ is the title of the lecture by Prasad Fonseka to be delivered as part of the monthly lecture series by the National Trust of Sri Lanka on Thursday, November 24 at 6 pm, online.
The link to join the Zoom meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81391794975
Apart from Anuradhapura and Polonnaruva, Kotte was the other main royal capital of the pre-colonial period.
With rapid urban expansion and later Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte becoming the administrative capital, almost all the historic sites are currently occupied by private individuals, gradually erasing most of the historical evidence of this once powerful City.
With the help of historical descriptions, maps, and surviving archaeological and historic evidence, the lecture goes back in time to show the might of this capital, and highlight the continuing destruction of surviving evidence. It will emphasise the urgent action needed by authorities, heritage professionals and the general public, to preserve the surviving remains.
The National Trust lectures are open to all. Further information can be obtained from the Trust Office,
Tel: 0112682730/ 0719566929