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Dr Gamini AdikariSenior Professor gaminipgiar@kln.ac.lk , gnipu1960@gmail.com
+94 71 6385642
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BA Archaeology 1990 University of Colombo
- MPhil Archaeology 1998 PGIAR, University of Kelaniya
- PhD Archaeology 2012 PGIAR, University of Kelaniya
- Special program in Osteoarchaeology, 1997, University of Lund, Sweden
- Special program in Geological Information System, 2001-2003, University of Upsala, Sweden.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Bio-archaeology, Geo-Archaeology, Pre & Proto History, Osteoarchaeology, Palaeontology
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Director, Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology, University of Kelaniaya
- Senior Professor in Archaeology Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology from 2016 to present
- Professor in Archaeology Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology, University of Kelaniaya from 2008 to 2016
- Senior Lecturer (Grade I) of the Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology, the University of Kelaniaya (from 12th April 2005 to 2008)
- Senior Lecturer (Grade II) of the Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology, the University of Kelaniaya (from 1999 to 2005)
- Lecturer of the Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology, the University of Kelaniya (from 1994 to 1999)
- Assistant Lecturer of the Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology, the University of Kelaniaya (from 1992 to 1994)
PREVIOUS POSITIONS
- Director-General Center Cultural Fund 2012 - 2015 Ministry of Cultural and Art.
- First Project Director Wayaba Sanskruthika Chathurasraya, Center Cultural 2011 - 2012Fund Ministry of Cultural and Art.
- President Palaeobiodiversity Expert Group, Ministry of Environment 2009 to Present
- Coordinator Peopling of Sri Lanka Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology
- Director, Sri Lanka National Ola leaf conservation and index project, Central Cultural Fund.
- Co-Director, Ancient international sea links project, in collaboration with University of Oxford, University of London, University of Ruhuna and Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology.
- Deputy Director of the Upper Malwatu Oya Archaeological Exploration Project, organized by the Department of Archaeology, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka in collaboration with University of Duraham, Bradford, Stirling and Leicester in U.K. and University of Baroda, Archaeology Institute of Kerala in India.
- Assistant Director Polonnaruwa Alahana Parivena Project, UNESCO funded project, Central Cultural Fund 2001.
- Assistant Director Site and Monument registrations project (SMR), Hambantota and Monaragala district from 2001 and 2007, Archaeology Department and postgraduate Institute of Archaeology.
- Assistant Director Site and Monument registrations project (SMR), Matale district 2001 Archaeology Department and Department Archaeology University of Kelaniya.
- Field Director Vaarana (in Attanagalle) MSc. Excavation training program 2006/7 Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology (PGIAR).
- Coordinator postgraduate diploma in Archaeology 1995/6, Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology (PGIAR).
- Additional Coordinator for Monument Conservation and Cultural Heritage Management in postgraduate Diploma 1998 – 2002, Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology (PGIAR).
- Additional Coordinator, principal lecturer and Examiner, Pre and proto–history course unite postgraduate diploma Archaeology Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology (PGIAR).
- Coordinator peopling in Sri Lanka Program (from 2006), Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology (PGIAR).
- Coordinator Ola leaf Manuscript index and conservation Project (from 2006), Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology (PGIAR).
- Board Member, Board of Studies (2004), in the Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology (PGIAR).
- Board Member, SAREC Management Board (from 2001 – 2003), in Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology (PGIAR).
- Board Member, National Replica School (from 2000 – 2001) Ministry of Cultural Affairs.
- Executive Committee member, ICOMOS Sri Lanka 1999.
- Committee member, world Cultural day program 2001, Ministry of Cultural Affairs.
- Committee member, Wayaba puthra Abhinandana selection Borad (2000), Yapahuwa Trust Foundation (organization of government approved fund).
- Committee member, GA, AGA, GS, Cultural officer and police personalities informing program for protecting cultural heritage 2001, Ministry of Cultural Affairs.
- Committee member, Ancient Painting Documentation program (from 2007), Archaeology Department Ministry of Cultural Affairs.
- Ministry of Cultural Affairs. Media and Community Participation 2004, Ministry of Cultural Affairs and Heritage.
- Committee member, National Cultural policy 2004, Ministry of Cultural Affairs and Heritage.
- Organization Committee member, International Conference on Quaternary Processes Resource of Indian Circum – Region -1999, (1997)
EVALUATION/PANEL BOARD MEMBER, POST OF PROFESSOR
- Chair Prof. Panel board member U.G.C Nominee
- Prof. Yamuna Herath (University of Pali & Buddhist)
- Prof. P.B.Mandawala (University of Sri Jayawardhanapura)
- Prof. K.Hettiarchchi (University of Sri Jayawardhanapura)
- Prof. C.Nahallage (University of Sri Jayawardhanapura)
- Prof. R.M.M. Chandrerathne (University of Peradeniya)
- Prof. A.M. Alexsender (University of Sri Jayawardhanapura)
- Prof. Thusitha Mendis (University of Rajarata)
- Prof. Suranga Silva (University of Colombo)
- Prof. Gamini Ranasinghe (University of Sri Jayawardhanapura)
ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT
- Senate member, University of Kelaniya.
- Member, Board of Studies, Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology.
- Member, Board of Management, Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology
- Member, Library development committee, Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology
- Curriculum development of thematic electives of PhD/MA/MSc in PGIAR
- Curriculum development Palaeobiodiversity Diploma in PGIAR Palaeobiodiversity Action Plan
- Curriculum development of Prehistoric Archaeology,(World Prehistory & Sri Lankan Prehistory) PGIAR
- Curriculum development of Human Osteology and Forensic Archaeology, PGIAR
- Curriculum development of Geo-archaeology
- Curriculum development of Zoo-archaeology
RESEARCH AND CREATIVE WORK
Ongoing Research
- Peopling of Sri Lanka
- Zoo archaeology of Anuradhapura Citadel Excavation
- Cave Fauna and excavated bone material of Sri Lanka
- Palaeobiodiversity workshops
- Kanden Kandata (Cave to Cave) Multidisciplinary Research Program
- Southern Sri Lanka’s Maritime Connections, a collaboration between the Sea links Project (University of Oxford), CCF and PGIAR
Creative Work
- Mati Kalaya Exhibition in Sigiriya
- Ancient Buddha Images Exhibition in Diyawannwe Wesak
- Consulting and presenting to prepare 10 DVD for CCF in collaboration with Ccf Tv
- Galle Fort: A historical living city
- Buduruvagala: Humoring Buddha’s glorious Path
- Ambalangoda: Unmasked
- Uncover antiquity through Caving
- From the depth of the “Indian Ocean”: To navigating around it’s exotic pearl
- The ceremonial: Kandy Dalada Pageant
- Sigiriya: The lion rock fortress is waiting for you
- Antiquities: Replica Center
- Abhyagiriya: An immaculate gem that rises above antiquity
- Ola leaf Manuscripts
DISSEMINATION OF KNOWLEDGE
University & National Development
- President international Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) Sri Lanka form 2017 -2020
- President Council of Archaeologists 2013-2015
- Immediate Past President of Council of Archaeologists 2015/16
- Senior Vice President of International Council of Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) Sri Lanka 2015/16
- Member Organization of Professional Association (OPA)
- Member Sri Lanka Association Advance Science (SLAAS)
- Member Royal Asiatic Society (RAS) Sri Lanka
- Member Archaeology Advisory Board, Department of Archaeology
- Committee Member CCF restructure Program
- Committee member Archaeologist’s National Archaeology Service
- Acting Director, Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology, July 2010
International Meeting & Missions
- The Government of Azerbaijan and the Government of Sri Lanka Bilateral Cultural Agreement meeting
- The Government Vietnam and the Government of Sri Lanka Bilateral Cultural Agreement
- The Government of Thailand and the Government of Sri Lanka Bilateral Cultural Agreement
- Representation of the Ministry of Culture and the Art, ASIA-PACIFIC Conference on Underwater Cultural Heritage, Honolulu, Hawaii
- Representation of the Ministry of Culture and the Art, the UNESCO Maritime Conference in Australia
University Development
- Student training of Sri Jayawardhanapura University, Excavation, Conservation, Maintenance, CCF
- Student training of Kelaniya University, Excavation, Conservation, Maintenance, CCF
- Student training of Rgarata University, Excavation, Conservation, Maintenance, CCF
- Student training of Peradeniya University, Excavation, Conservation, Maintenance, CCF
- Student training of Jaffna University, Excavation, Conservation, Maintenance, CCF
- Student training of Pali & Buddhist University, Excavation, Conservation, Maintenance, CCF
- Student training of Ruhuna University, Underwater Archaeology, Excavation, Conservation, Maintenance, CCF
- Staff and Student training program of Universities and other Institutes and Departments of Sri Lanka, Program conducted by PGIAR and funded by the CCF
- Program (i) Stone and Bone tools in Prehistoric context in Sri Lanka. Program (ii) Ancient Pottery Analysis
National Development
- Wayamba Cultural Quadrangle established four projects YAPAHUWA, DAMBADENIYA,KURUNEGALE and PANDUWASNUWARA, CCF,Ministry of Culture and the Arts
- Established and develop, Rohana Cultural Zone, CCF, Ministry of Culture and the Arts
- Trincomale Multicultural Heritage Program, CCF, Ministry of Culture and the Arts
- Conservation and Development Program of Ancient Forts in Sri Lanka, CCF, Ministry of Culture and the Arts
- Siyane Cultural and Tourism Program, CCF, Ministry of Culture and the Arts
- Sea Tourism and Under water Tourism, CCF, Ministry of Culture and the Arts
- Cave Tourism, CCF, Ministry of Culture and the Arts
- Sabaragamuwa Cultural Program, CCF, Ministry of Culture and the Arts
- Irrigation Tourism, CCF, Ministry of Culture and the Arts
- National Heritage Museum, CCF, Ministry of Culture and the Arts
- Conservation of Indigenous people in Sri Lanka, CCF, Ministry of Culture and the Arts
- Pilgrim route UNESCO Program, CCF, Ministry of Culture and the Arts
- Ola Leaf Conservation, Index, Data base and Heritage Presentation Program PGIAR and CCF Program
- CCF TV, A television established for CCF Publicity Program with CC&CC Ministry of Culture and the Arts
- Staff training program both academic and administration in the Central Cultural Fund
International Relation & Development
- Chinese Academy of Science and Central Cultural Fund Maritime Archaeology Program (singed bilateral agreement)
- South Korean Maritime Archaeology Academy and Central Cultural Fund Maritime Program (singed bilateral agreement)
- Nederland Maritime Academy and Central Cultural Fund International GIS Database for Ancient Forts in Sri Lanka (singed bilateral agreement)
- The study program of Archaeobotanical Analysis, University College London (UCL), CCF and PGIAR
- Anuradhapura Upper Malwathu Oya research program in collaboration with Universities of Durham, Leister, Bradford, Sterling, Baroda (MS) and Kelaniya .
TEACHING AND ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT
PGIAR Teaching
- MSc. in Archaeology from 1998 to present
- MA in Archaeology from 2006 to present
- Postgraduate Diploma in Archaeology 1998 to present
- Postgraduate Diploma in Museology 2008/9
- Postgraduate Diploma in Heritage study 2008/9
- Diploma in Palaeobiodiversity 2008 to present
- Diploma in Zoo Archaeology 2018 to Present
- Certificate course in Archaeology 2016
- Certificate course in Mural painting & Artifacts Conservation
- Certificate course in Cultural Tourism
Visiting Lecturer
- University of Kelaniya (MSSc, Dip. in Heritage, and Anthropology, 2008/9)
- University of Ruhuna (Undergraduate, 2008/9)
- University of Colombo (Undergraduate, Dept. of Zoology, 2008/9)
- University of Sabaragamuwa, Adivasi Janaadhyayana Kendraya (MPhil & PG. Dip, 2008/9)
- University of Moratuwa (PG. Dip. in Conservation 2009)
- University of Moratuwa Faculty of Technology 2019
Thesis Supervisor
- PhD (degree completed)
- PhD Candidate Dr.Chandana Rohana Vitanachchi 2014
- PhD (co supervisor) candidate Dr. K.M.Chandimal 2013
- PhD supervisor Prof. Malinga Amarasinghe.
MPhil (degree completed)
- MPhil R.M.P.S.R. Bandara 2015
- MPhil in Anthropology (co supervisor) W.S.P.Y.N.Kanthilatha 2009
- MPhil S.D.S.Ranasinghe 2009
- E.G. Suranga 2012
MA & MSSc in University of Kelaniya (degree completed)
- Tanura Arjuna Dayananda 2008 (KNU)
- Deric Bonipas Jesudees 2008(KNU)
- K.T.J.Chithral 2008(KNU)
- Rohan Abewickrama 2008(KNU)
- Ranjith Kamalasooriya 2008(KNU)
MSc (degree completed)
- Reshani Dharmawardhana 2008
- D.M.S. Priyanga 2008
- T.L. Weerakkody 2008
- T.M.M.Tennakoon 2009
- M.G.M. Prasanna 2015
- H.K.N.K. Ariyatathna 2008
- K.H.S.R.Premarathna 2011
- H.G.N. Namalgamuva 2014
- Rev K. Dhammaratana 2010
- V.S. Eroshana 2013
- A.E.L. Thilakawardhana 2008
- S.Sasitharan 2011
- K.K.U.K. Bandara
- H.V.K.N. Jayawardhana
- A.A.M Karunatilaka
- N.M. Paranagama
- S.D.G.I. Sandanayake
- R.P.S.A. Thilakarathna
- H.M.S.K. Eragama
- Wathsala Karunarathna
- I.P.P. Gunasena
- G.P.N. Gamarachchige
- K.G.A.H.S.K Menike
- W.S. Rajapaksha
- S.M.R. Kumarihami
Thesis Examiner
- MPhil D. Jayarathna 2016
- MPhil Priyantha Marasinghe 2015
- MPhil P.R. Muthukumarana 2016
Student Research Supervision
MSc (to be submitted)
- S.H.G.A. Karunarathna
- K.G.M. Karunarathna
- A.K.P.P. Algiriya
- B.D.N.P. Dharmarathna
- S.A.N. Priyadharshani
- A.L.A.N. Dharshani
- Priyadharshani
- S.M.Thamara
MA by Research
- T.G.S.A. Gamage
MPhil
- B.J.R.Wijewardhana
- H.M.T.K Herath
- D.S.K.K.R. Weerasekara
PhD
- K.H.S.R. Premarathna
- E.G Gamage
- Rev. K.Dhammarathena
- Rev. G. Wimalakkhanthi
PUBLICATIONS
Books/Editor & Co-author
- udkjúoHdj ye¢kaùu (iu ixialdrl) 2009 iS;djl Wreuh (iu ixialdrl) 2009
- Anuradhapura, Volume III: The hinterland (co-author – 9 chapters) 2013
- jeÈck Wreuh (iu ixialdrl) 2010
- Sirinimal Lakdusinghe felicitation volume (co-editor) 2010
- Hunting for hunter-gatherers at Alavala Cave (editor) 2009
- wkqrdOmqqr mqrdffcjúúO;ajh yd j¾;udk ffcjúúO;ajh (iu l¾;D) 2014
- wdpd¾h mS'B'mS' oerKsh., .=KdkqiaurK mqrdffcjúúO;aj iuq¿j- m¾fhaIK ,sms yd f;dr;=re m;%sld (iïmdol) 2012
- Palaeobiodiversity Actionplan (co-author) 2014
- 䞧 ලංකාවේ Jා සහ ܳzව ඉ4හාසය බද සං/ි9ත §මzශනය/
- Potana Excavation
- Aligala Excavation
- Stone Implement in Sigiriya Dhabulla Region
- ආ쫀 මානවයා වසයා බටවදාඹ වලනට
International Journal Articles (co-author)
- Bailiff, I.K., Lacey, H.R., Coningham, R.A.E., Gunawardhana, P., Adikari, G., Davis, C.E., Manuel, M.J. & Strickland, K.M. (2013). Luminescence dating of brick stupas: an application to the hinterland of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Antiquity 87(335): 189-201.
- Bailiff, I.K., Lacey, H.R., Coningham, R.A.E., Gunawardhana, P., Adikari, G., Davis, C.E., Manuel, M.J. & Strickland, K.M. (2013). Luminescence dating of brick stupas: an application to the hinterland of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Antiquity 87(335): 189-201.
- Bailiff, I.K., Lacey, H.R., Coningham, R.A.E., Gunawardhana, P., Adikari, G., Davis, C.E., Manuel, M.J. & Strickland, K.M. (2013). Luminescence dating of brick stupas: an application to the hinterland of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Antiquity 87(335): 189-201.
- Coningham, R.A.E., Gunawardhana,P., Davis, C.E., Adikari, G., Simpson,I.A., Strickland, K.M, Gilliland, K. & Manuel, M.J. (2012). Contextualising the Tabbova-Maradanmaduva 'culture': Excavations at Nikawewa, Tirappane, Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka. South Asian Studies 28(1): 1-14.
- Coningham, R.A.E, Gunawardhana, P., Manuel, M.J., Adikari, G.A., Young, R.L., Schmidt, A., Krishnan, K., Simpson, I.A., Davis, C.E & Batt, C.M. (2011). Response to Goonatilake. Antiquity 85(329): 1065-1067.
- Coningham, R.A.E., Gunawardhana, P., Manuel, M.J., Adikari, G., Katugampola, M., Young, R.L., Schmidt, A., Krishnan, K., Simpson, I., McDonnell, G. & Batt, C. (2007). The state of theocracy: defining an Early Medieval hinterland in Sri Lanka. Antiquity 81(313): 699-719.
- Coningham, R.A.E., Gunawardhana, P., Adikari, G., Katugampola, M., Simpson, I. & Young, R.L. (2006). The Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) Project: the hinterland (phase II), a preliminary report of the first season 2005. South Asian Studies 22: 53-64.
- Adikari, G. & A. Thantilage. 2007. The new chronology for Sri Lanka: the identification of new culturalphase “Postmesolithic”. Archaeologia, 3: 23-30.
- Adikari, G., & J. Risberg. 2007. Sediment and archaeology along the southern coast of Sri Lanka. Archaeologia, 3: 1-10 pp.
- Krishnan, K. & Gamini Adikari. 2008. Ceramic Analysis of the Anuradhapura Hinterland. Archaeologia: Journal of Archaeology (Sp. Vol. 4), 42-59 pp.
Conference Presentation
- Manamendra-Arachchi, K.N., Sonali Rangika Premarathne, Gamini Adikari. 2016. Bird sub- fossils found at Prehistoric cave sites in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Field Ornothologiy Group, The University of Colombo.
- wÈldß" .d'" 2013' i¾j{ o<od ksOka l< fidaudj;S od.en' wry;a iÕñ;a mqo ^ixia' l=,;=x." à'Ô' iy pkaød rdcmlaI& II fj¿u" ix>ñ;a;d Y%oaOdlr moku" msgq 197-202'
- ukfïkaø-wdrÉÑ le'k' iy .dñKS wÈldß" 2013' m%d.a ft;sydisl .=yd leKSï uÕska fy<sjk wjidk jir 50,000 ;=< Y%S ,xldfõ foaY.=Kh' The proceeding of annual research symposium, extended abstract -2013, Department of Archaeology and Heritage management, Faculty of social sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. msgq 119-121.
- fla'tÉ' tia' wd¾' fm%aur;ak" fla' tka' ukfïkaø-wdrÉÑ iy .dñKS wÈldß" 2013' fmd;a.=,af,k iy fmd;dk m%d.a ft;sydisl udkjhdf.a i;a;aj jrKh' The proceeding of annual research symposium, extended abstract-2013, Department of Archaeology and Heritage Management, Faculty of social sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. msgq 154-156.
- fla'tka' ukfïkaø-wdrÉÑ" fla'tÉ' tia' wd¾' fm%aur;ak" iy Ô' wÈldß" 2013' Y%S ,xldfõ m%d.a ft;sydisl hq.hg wh;a fn,a,kaf.ka ks¾ñ; mn¿ yd m<|kd' The journal of Archaeology and Heritage Studies, Department of Archaeology and Heritage management, Faculty of social sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. Vol-1 No-1: msgq 1-10.
- Adikari, G., 2013. Stone Age Settlement patterns in Sri Lanka. The Traveller. Sri Lanka Institute of National Tourist Guide Lectures Association of Sri Lanka. 1-7 pp.
- fm%aur;ak" fla'tÉ'tia'wd¾'" fla'tka' ukfïkaø-wdrÉÑ" Ô' wÈldß" 2012' iS.srsh wdY%s; fmd;dk m%d.aft;sydisl .=ydfjka yuqjQ ^wÈka jir 6000 la merKs& fudKr (Pavo cristatus) wiaÓ wjfYaI' wdpd¾h mS'B'mS' oerKsh., 39 jk .=KdkqiaurKh fjkqfjka meje;ajQ mqrdffcjúúO;aj iuq¿j" 2012" m¾fhaIK ,sms iy f;dr;=re m;%sld tl;=j' ffcjúúO;aj f,alï ld¾hd,h" mßir wud;HxYh" uOHu ixialD;sl wruq,o" ixialD;sl wud;HxYh iy mqrdúoHd mYapd;a Wmdê wdh;kh" le,Ksh úYajúoHd,h: msgq 261-269.
- fm%aur;ak" fla'tÉ'tia'wd¾'" fla'tka' ukfïkaø-wdrÉÑ" Ô' wÈldß" 2012' Y%S ,xld j<sl=l=<df.a ^l=,h- Phasianidae, Gallus lafayetii& jir 37,000 l mßKdóh ,laIK ms<sn| wOHhkhla' wdpd¾h mS'B'mS' oerKsh., 39 jk .=KdkqiaurKh fjkqfjka meje;ajQ mqrdffcjúúO;ajiuq¿j" 2012" m¾fhaIK ,sms iy f;dr;=re m;%sld tl;=j' ffcjúúO;aj f,alï ld¾hd,h"mßir wud;HxYh" uOHu ixialD;sl wruq,o" ixialD;sl wud;HxYh iy mqrdúoHd mYapd;aWmdê wdh;kh" le,Ksh úYajúoHd,h: msgq 270-281.
- ukfïkaø-wdrÉÑ" fla'tka'" Ô' wÈldß" 2012' YS% ,xldfõ m%d.a ft;sydisl hq.hg wh;a i;a;ajwjfYaIhkaf.ka ks¾ñ; iqjfYaIS ks¾udKhka' wdpd¾h mS'B'mS' oerKsh., 39 jk.=KdkqiaurKh fjkqfjka meje;ajQ mqrdffcjúúO;aj iuq¿j" 2012" m¾fhaIK ,sms iyf;dr;=re m;%sld tl;=j' ffcjúúO;aj f,alï ld¾hd,h" mßir wud;HxYh" uOHuixialD;sl wruq,o" ixialD;sl wud;HxYh iy mqrdúoHd mYapd;a Wmdê wdh;kh" le,KshúYajúoHd,h: msgq 299-323.
- wÈldß" .d'" 2012' meúÈìug m;a úydr uyd foaù' wry;a iÕñ;a mqo ^ixia' l=,;=x." à'Ô' iypkaød rdcmlaI&" ix>ñ;a;d Y%oaOdlr moku" uyck iïnkaO;d yd uyck lghq;=wud;HdxYh" msgq 179-186'wÈldß" .d'" 2012. jhU m<df;a fmdis, ksê ms<sn| úuiqula' jhU ixialD;sl Wreuh' jhU ixialD;sl wruqo," uOHu ixialD;sl wruqo," msgq 1-4.
- wÈldß" Ô' iy fla' ukfïkaø-wdrÉÑ' 2012' m%d.a ft;sydisl w,j, fmd;a.=,a f,k' wdpd¾h mS'B'mS' oerKsh., 39 jk .=KdkqiaurKh fjkqfjka meje;ajQ mqrdffcjúúO;aj iuq¿j" 2012" m¾fhaIK ,sms iy f;dr;=re m;%sld tl;=j' ffcjúúO;aj f,alï ld¾hd,h" mßir wud;HxYh" uOHu ixialD;sl wruq,o" ixialD;sl wud;HxYh iy mqrdúoHd mYapd;a Wmdê wdh;kh" le,Ksh úYajúoHd,h: msgq 140-213.
- Adikari, G. 2010. Faunal resources utilization pattern from pre-urban phase to urban. Sirinimal Lakdusinghe felicitation volume (editors in chief, Gunawardhana, P., G. Adikari & R.A.E. Coningham), 81-92 pp.
- Adikari, G. 2010. Excavations at the Sigiriya-Potana Cave Complex: A Preliminary Account. Sigiriya Museum and Information Center- a visual narration of a unique heritage legacy (editor Sudharshan Seneviratne), 33-35 pp.
- wÈldß" .d'" 2010. wd§jdiSka ixrlaIKh l< hq;af;a wehs ? ixl,muh WoaoD;hla' jeÈckWreuh ^ixia' .=Kj¾Ok" m%s'" .dñKs wÈldß&" fkmapQka m%ldYk mqoa.,sl iud.u' msgq 310-312.
- ueof.or" ß'" le'k' ukfïkaø-wdrÉÑ" .d' wÈldÍ" cQ' fmf¾rd" w' ;ka;s,f.a iy mS'úodkm;srk' 2010' Y%S ,dxlSh m%d.a ft;sydisl udkjhdf.a wdydr mßfNdackfhys j÷rka ydrs<jqkaf.a ksfhdackh' jir 2010 cd;sl mqrdúoHd iuq¿jg bÈßm;a l< Ydia;%Sh ,sms tl;=j(cQ,s 7" 8 iy 9)" mqrdúoHd fomd¾;fïka;=j" fld<U" 2 jk fj¿u: msgq 97-109'
- Adikari, G. 2010. Faunal resources utilization pattern from pre-urban phase to urban phase in lower Kirindi Oya basin. Sirinimal Lakdusinghe felicitation volume, (eds. Gunawardhana, P. Adikari & R. A. E. Coningham), Neptune Publication, 101-115 pp.
- .=Kj¾Ok" m%s'" .dñKs wÈldß" fu,d;s i,aäka iy yf¾kaø,d,a kdu,af.duqj'" 2009' iS;djlWreuh: b;sydih" j¾;udkh yd wkd.;h' iS;djl Wreuh ^ixia' .=Kj¾Ok ms%' iy .dñKswÈldß&' weia' f.dvf.a iy ifydaorfhda' fld<U' msgq 17-26.
- Weliange, W.S., G. Adikari, A. Thanthilage, P. Gunawardhana, N. De Silva & P. Vidanapathirana,. 2009[a]. Method of consuming land snails (Acavus spp) in the prehistoric Alawala cave shelter. National Archaeological Symposium, 2009, Department of Archaeology, Colombo: 69-75 pp.
- Weliange, W.S., G. Adikari, A. Thantilage, P. Gunawardhana, P. Vidanapathirana & N. De silva. 2009[b]. Method of consuming land snails (Acavus spp) by prehistoric man in the Alawala Potgul-lena cave. Symposium on new discoveries from the excavation at Alavala, 3 rd Nov. 2009, abstracts (editor in-chief De Silva, N), Postgraduate institute of archaeology, university of Kelaniya: 16 pp.
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