Friday, December 12, 2014

Inside the Dutch Star Fort, Mathara, Sri Lanka.

The well which provided the water.
The main building inside.
The wooden draw-bridge crossing the moat.
The lock on the main gate.

Thursday, December 11, 2014

Scenes at the Dutch 'Star Fort', Mathara, Sri Lanka.

A Banyan tree just outside the moat of the Fort.

The massive wooden doors near the entrance.


The ramp leading up to the battlements.

Inscription on the inner side of the entrance gate.