Taprobanê: Ancient Sri Lanka as Known by Greeks and Romans - Weerakkody D.P.M.
ancient Sri Lanka as known to Greeks and Romans
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1997Uitgever: Brepols Publishers283 paginasTaal: EngelsISBN-10: 250350552XISBN-13: 9782503505527Koop dit boek tweedehands
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The author brings together the references to Sri Lanka (the island of Taprobane in Greek and Latin texts) for the purpose of examining their value as sources for the study of ancient Sri Lanka. One of the main reasons for Sri Lanka to maintain political, religious and commercial relationships with the external world was its role as a great emporium in the long distance maritime trade, a result of its central position in the Indian Ocean, its numerous bays and harbours facilitating both sea-borne and inland ...
