Historical artillery gun found from Galle Face

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Workers at a hotel construction site in the Galle Face area, Colombo, found a historical artillery gun from the site today, Military Spokesman Brigadier Jayanath Jayaweera said.

He said that the Archeological Department has been informed about the recovery of the gun and officials from the department will examine it.

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Nadeesha Saturday, 26 September 2015 10:56 PM

It should be protected from thieves because it may have an interesting historical background.

Asoka Sunday, 27 September 2015 08:18 PM

thank god...the treasure hunters are gone...

Gayan Sunday, 27 September 2015 10:44 PM

Police Joan is running the business now.

Ravi Monday, 28 September 2015 01:10 PM

MR and the clan must be regretting.

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