A Morphological Analysis of Purwa Kriya in the Sigiriya Graffiti

World Heritage Site: Ancient City of Sigiriya

Publication Year: 2025

Publication Type: Conference paper

Publication Identifier: WHEEA296C6060

Summary

A morphological analysis of Sinhala pūrwa kriyā (past participles) in the Sigiriya graffiti reveals distinctive verb structures from the 8th to 10th centuries AD, offering new insights into the historical development of Sinhala grammar. The study, based on qualitative analysis of Sigiri Graffiti by Senarath Paranavithana and linguistic sources, identifies unique features in these medieval texts that preserve linguistic characteristics of the period. By applying morphological frameworks, researchers uncovered patterns in past tense verb forms, contributing to a deeper understanding of Sinhala language evolution during this era.

Citation

Munaweera, I. (2025). A MORPHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PURWA KRIYA IN THE SIGIRIYA GRAFFITI. Third Desk Research Conference. https://doi.org/10.64920/drc2025036

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