May he who steals you then be sent
a blow upon his fundament
When the rich make war,
the poor are suffering
(Erik Satie)
Several valuable artifacts stolen
Published on 14 September 2011
Type: 
News
Several artifacts were alleged to have been stolen from the ancient Siva Devala in Polonnaruwa (Sri Lanka) and they were found abandoned in the nearby jungle, probably when the thieves found it difficult to escape with such a heavy load.
One of the artifacts was a masterpiece of sculpture about two and a half feet tall by two feet wide. Archeologists said it was a part of a pillar in the historic building. However, Polonnaruwa police said they had not yet received a complaint in this regard.
Base of Siva Dewala (Daily Mirror)
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