Prof Raj Somadeva

Chief archaeologist of the Chemmani excavation

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Born: 1960, Wellawaya

Education: Uppsala University, Kalutara Vidyalaya

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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Sri Lanka's largest mass grave uncovered in Jaffna

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As of September 2026: Preparing interim report for court, due end of September 2026

In February 2026, workers extending a cremation ground in Chemmani, in Sri Lanka's northern Jaffna region, hit human remains. By August, archaeologists had exhumed 572 skeletons, including children and infants. It is the largest mass grave ever found in Sri Lanka.

Updated Sep 21