Foreign specialists to examine frescos

Foreign specialists will be brought to examine the white colored stains that have occurred in the Sigiriya frescos, said Dr. Senarath Disanayake, Director General of Archaeology Department.

The Director General also said that a team of local specialists have already started inspecting the frescos and are currently running several tests at Sigiriya.

It was revealed last week that the white stains had occurred after a certain chemical was applied on the frescos. Meanwhile Dr. Senarath Disanayake took part in tour of Sigiriya yesterday to inspect the ancient paintings.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa recently issued an order asking that a thorough inspection be carried out on the matter and a report be submitted to him by the Ministry of National Heritage and Cultural Affairs.