Archaeology Dept. officers inspect President’s House to assess damages

A group of officials from the Department of Archaeology visited the place today (July 12) to ascertain if any damages have been caused to the properties of archaeological value at the President’s House in Colombo Fort which was occupied by protesters demanding the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

The officials including the Director-General of Archaeology Department, Anura Manatunga, attended the inspection.

After the protesters occupied the three establishments, people in large numbers have been arriving in Colombo from many parts of the country to visit them.