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The most recent site, the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka, was listed in 2010. The Central Highlands and the Sinharaja Forest Reserve are natural sites, the other six are cultural. In addition, Sri Lanka has four sites on its tentative list. The country served as a member of the World Heritage Committee in the years 1983–1989. [3]
The archaeological heritage of Sri Lanka can be divided into three ages; Prehistoric (Stone-age), Protohistoric (Iron age), and historical period. The presence of man activities in Sri Lanka probably dates from 75,000 years ago (late Pleistocene period). Prehistoric sites which are presently identified in the country are distributed from the ...
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Category: Historic sites in Sri Lanka. ... Archaeological sites in Sri Lanka (27 C, 23 P) F. Forts in Sri Lanka (2 C, 4 P) W. World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka (2 C ...
Historic sites in Sri Lanka (3 C) M. Monuments and memorials in Sri Lanka (3 C, 13 P) T. Towers in Sri Lanka (4 C, 2 P) Pages in category "Landmarks in Sri Lanka"
The contemporary city, much of which was moved during the mid-20th century to preserve the site of the ancient capital, is a major road junction of northern Sri Lanka and lies along a railway line. The city is the headquarters of Sri Lanka's archeological survey, and tourism is a significant factor in its economy.
It was the center of a flourishing civilisation and the cultural and economic centres of ancient Sri Lanka. Magama, Tissamaharama and Mahanagakula (now called as Ambalantota) were established here. [1] [2] The kingdom of Ruhuna was an important state in Sinhalese history as it was known for several rebellions against the superior states in ...
The Sri Lanka Air Force museum is the only national museum dedicated entirely to aviation and the history of the Sri Lanka Air Force. The museum was first established in 1993 as the Aircraft Preservation and Storage Unit at SLAF Ratmalana and was reopened on 5 November 2009 after refurbishment. [2]