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The ancient Dhamma Sala (Preaching Hall) Sangawasaya (dwelling place) and two Rock Inscriptions [7] Arankele Aranya Senasanaya: Ganewatta [8] Athkanda Raja Maha Vihara: Kurunegala: Kurunegala: 7 December 2001: The Buddha shrine and other archaeological remnants [2] Aththanapitaya Purana Len Vihara: Aththanapitaya: Kurunegala: 7 December 2001 ...
The site is thought to belong to the megalithic prehistoric and protohistoric periods of Sri Lanka and is considered one of the several ancient burial sites that have been found in the country. The site is situated on the Kurunegala - Dambulla road approximately five kilometers southwest of Dambulla town.
Kurunegala (Sinhala: කුරුණෑගල, Tamil: குருணாகல்) is a major city in Sri Lanka. It is the capital city of the North Western Province and the Kurunegala District. Kurunegala was an ancient royal capital for 50 years, from the end of the 13th century to the start of the 14th century.
Pages in category "Archaeological protected monuments in Kurunegala District" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total.
A ruins of a Bodhighara (an enclosure constructed around bo-trees) at Panduwasnuwara archaeological site. Panduwasnuwara is an ancient capital, situated in Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka. It is said to be the controlling centre known as Parakramapura of Dakkhinadesa (South Country) in the 12th century, when it was ruled by Parakramabahu. [1]
Also under sections 16, 17, and 19, ancient buildings and trees on state or private lands, may be declared as ancient monuments to provide safety and protection for them. Ancient construction with a historical and archaeological value which are over 100 years of age can also be declared as ancient monuments in terms of the provisions of the ...
Ibbagala Raja Maha Vihara (Sinhalaː ඉබ්බාගල රජ මහා විහාරය) is an ancient Cave temple in Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka.The temple is situated in middle of the Kurunegala town [2] and lies in the mid valley area of the Ethagala Rock.
Nā Uyana has 4 main sections: Pansiyagama (or Kurunegala), 'Mountain', Matale and Aandagala, each about 30 minutes of a walk apart from the other. Pansiyagama section is the ancient monastery within the ironwood forest and contains the uposatha hall, meditation hall, refectory, library and offices in addition to about 80 kutis (monks ...