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Palm-leaf manuscripts in coastal temples at risk

Source: Sri Lanka Mirror
Category: Health
Region: Sri Lanka
Published: July 19, 2026 at 02:53

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A large number of Sri Lanka’s palm-leaf manuscripts, which preserve the country’s Buddhist, historical, medical, astrological and cultural heritage, are reportedly at risk of deterioration. Conservation experts say the manuscripts, particularly those housed in ancient temples located in coastal areas, are deteriorating rapidly due to the saline atmospheric conditions. It is also reported that another […]

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