Romans Across the Indian Ocean: Sigiriya Lion Rock & Alexandrian Lighthouse in Sri Lanka

A comparative analysis of the ancient funerary sites Aï Khanum and Sigiriya reveals shared cultural elements linking Greco-Egyptian, Roman-Syrian, and Kushan traditions. Both sites, despite their geographical separation, share features associated with astral cults and rituals related to Paramita, symbolizing the transition to another realm. The study challenges conventional narratives by highlighting unexpected similarities in material culture and ecological contexts, suggesting deeper historical connections than previously recognized. Researchers were invited to reassess these enigmatic sites based on factual evidence from two distinct ecosystems. This work merges findings from separate studies published in 2020 and 2021, offering a novel perspective on cross-cultural exchanges during antiquity.

Sengupta, A. (2022). Romans Across the Indian Ocean: Sigiriya Lion Rock & Alexandrian Lighthouse in Sri Lanka. Academia Letters. https://doi.org/10.20935/al1640