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​ mage wela laga unnu oya You were my time  මගේ වෙලා ලඟ උන්නු ඔයා Matath horen wenakekuge wela I've also been secretly someone else's  මටත් හොරෙන් වෙන කෙකුගේ වෙලා  Hitha adanawa tunyama nonida My heart is crying and I can't sleep  හිත අඩනවා තුන් යම නොනිදා  mage pana thaamath oya nisa I still owe you මගේ පන තාමත් ඔයා නිසා Husme pawa inne oya You are even in the breath  හුස්මේ පවා ඉන්නේ ඔයා  nitharama mata sihiwenawa I always remember  නිතරම මට සිහි වෙනවා  mewwe oya matama kiya You created me  මැව්වේ ඔයා මටම කියා  hadawatha tawa pawasanawa The heart tells more හදවත තව පවසනවා Sithu petuman podikara damala Thoughts crushed  සිතු පැතුමන් පොඩි කර දමලා  yannata giyata eathwela Far away  යන්නට ගියාට ඈත් වෙලා  hithakinda mulu jeewithe A whole life with a mind  හිතකින්ද මුළු ජීවිත්  maa lagama oba senasune You are comforted by me  මා ලගම ඔබ සැනසුනෙ  paaluwe ma thaniwee I am alone in the desert  පාළ...

  The Library of Ashurbanipal, also known as the Royal Library of Nineveh, was a vast collection of cuneiform tablets and writings assembled during the reign of King Ashurbanipal (668–627 BC) of the Neo-Assyrian Empire. This ancient library is considered one of the most significant archaeological discoveries in the study of Mesopotamian history and culture. Here's more about the Library of Ashurbanipal: Historical Context: The Neo-Assyrian Empire was a powerful empire that ruled over a vast territory in the ancient Near East, including parts of present-day Iraq, Syria, and Iran. King Ashurbanipal was an influential ruler known for his military conquests and his patronage of scholarship and learning. Collection and Contents: The library contained a vast collection of cuneiform tablets, which were made from clay and inscribed with wedge-shaped characters. These tablets covered a wide range of topics, including literature, religious texts, scientific treatises, administrative records,...

  The Banqueting Fresco of Akrotiri is an ancient wall painting that was discovered on the Greek island of Santorini (Thera) at the archaeological site of Akrotiri. Akrotiri is an ancient Minoan settlement that was buried under volcanic ash during a massive volcanic eruption around 1600 BC. The fresco is a remarkable example of Minoan art and provides valuable insights into the culture and lifestyle of the ancient Minoans. Here are some key details about the Banqueting Fresco of Akrotiri: Discovery and Context: The fresco was discovered in the West House at the archaeological site of Akrotiri during excavations in the late 20th century. The eruption that buried Akrotiri preserved many structures and artifacts, including wall paintings, in remarkable condition. Description and Imagery: The fresco depicts a lively scene of a grand banquet or gathering. It covers an entire wall and is divided into several registers (horizontal sections). In the upper register, there are men and women ...

 T he Codex Gigas, also known as the "Devil's Bible," is a medieval manuscript that is renowned for its remarkable size, intricate calligraphy, and its inclusion of a striking full-page illustration of the Devil. It is considered one of the most fascinating and mysterious texts from the Middle Ages. Here are some key details about the Codex Gigas: Physical Characteristics: The Codex Gigas is an enormous manuscript, measuring approximately 36 inches (91 cm) in height, 20.5 inches (52 cm) in width, and about 8.7 inches (22 cm) in thickness. It weighs around 165 pounds (75 kilograms). The manuscript is made from vellum (calfskin) parchment, which was a common material for medieval manuscripts. Its large size and weight have led to its nickname, "Gigas," which means "giant" in Latin. Content and Texts: The Codex Gigas contains a variety of texts, including the entire Latin Vulgate Bible, which includes the Old and New Testaments. It also contains other rel...