(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Wednesday (12) it was essential to conserve the Dambulla Cave Temple Complex if the historic Buddhist site is to retain its UNESCO (The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) World Heritage status.
Meeting with a group of young Buddhist monks at the Temple Trees, the Prime Minister said the Government is dedicated in protecting places of archaeological importance and the Government has initiated a proper plan to safeguard such places.
He explained that the Dambulla Cave Temple Complex is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site and if not properly maintained the historic site will lose its World Heritage status.
Prime Minister Wickremesinghe said the Archaeological Advisory Board will meet the Buddhist clergy and discuss the steps which need to be taken to protect the world heritage site.
