The Society's 1992 tour to Sri Lanka and the Maldives

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A tour of Sri Lanka was conducted by sixteen members of the Royal Society for Asian Affairs. The group set off on Sep 3, 1992, and travelled to Colombo, the capital city; to Anuradhapura, where ancient monuments speak of a rich heritage; to Yapahuwa, once a 13th century royal capital; to Mihintale, a sacred pilgrim destination; to Aukana, site of the immense granite statue of Buddha; to Sirigaya, an old fortress city; to Polonnaruwa, former capital of Chola kings; to Kandy, site of the Temple of the Tooth which houses Buddha's relic; to the Victoria Dam; and to Nuwara Eliya, 1900 meters above sea level. Brief articles on the flora and fauna of Sri Lanka and the Maldives are included.

Sri Lanka, Maldives

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Uzbekistan diary: the Society's tour, May 3-20, 1994

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The Society's tour of Uzbekistan, has helped its members in general and Elizabeth Rawson, in particular, to understand various aspects of the country's rural and urban life. The tour lasted for 17 days started from Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, and passed through many places of historical and economic importance. A wide range of questions which deal with key social, political, economic and historical facets are explored. The subtle features of some important Islamic architectural marvels and their restoration are also discussed.

Research, Language and languages, Ethnology, Uzbekistan, Cultural anthropology

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The society's tour in Lebanon, Syria and Jordan

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This article provides an account of the Council of Society's tour of Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan focusing on the historical chronology of these civilizations. The author concludes with an assessment of current events in these countries, stating the overall impression was positive.

Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, History, Middle East

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