Point of view on the proposed Indian expedition to Ram Setu/Adam’s Bridge
Posted on January 31st, 2021
Dr Sudath Gunasekara Mahanuwaar
As it is revealed (Jan 31 (Island) Indian scientists will soon undertake a possibly first scientific expedition to date the chain of corals and sediments forming the Ram Setu, also known as Adam’s Bridge.
This 48-km long bridge-like structure between India and SL finds mention in the great Hindu epic Ramayana, but little is known or scientifically proven about its formation. Recently, a central advisory board on archaeology, functioning under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), approved the project proposal submitted by more
Since this area stretches between two countries (India and Sri Lanka) and it is politically very sensitive area I think this study should be a joint venture .As the news item reveals the study is undertaken by India without consultation or collaboration with Sri Lanka would like to draw the attention of Sri Lankan authorities to get in touch with the Indian Government and get this project converted to a by partisan study so that both countries can share the results and avoid any future possible conflicts.