Danigala Alien Mountain and Petroglyphs: A Multidisciplinary Investigation into Astrotourism, Geotourism, and Archeological Significance – Unlocking Sustainable Development Opportunities in Sri Lanka

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Danigala Alien Mountain and Petroglyphs: A Multidisciplinary Investigation into Astrotourism, Geotourism, and Archeological Significance – Unlocking Sustainable Development Opportunities in Sri Lanka

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Danigala Circular Rock (7°40'50.24"N, 81°12'48.32"E), located near Kandegama in the Polonnaruwa District of Sri Lanka, is a distinctive geological formation characterized by its semicircular morphology, shaped by long-term geological processes and weathering. This site lies within a region of exceptional geodiversity, featuring diverse geological and geomorphological formations spanning from the Precambrian Era to the present. Beyond its geological significance, Danigala holds archaeological,...

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2020-09-01

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Sumanarathna, Aravinda Ravibhanu / Aouititen, Majda / Kennedy, Jason / Taylor, Bernie / Hornoiu, Iasmina / Bandara, Arana

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http://hdl.handle.net/10292/18979

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Danigala / petroglyphs / geoheritage / archaeoastronomy / geotourism / astrotourism / sustainable tourism / Sri Lanka

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