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The Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs (Sinhala: ඉබ්බන්කටුව මෙගාලිතික සුසාන) is an ancient burial site located near Ibbankatuwa Wewa in Galewela DS, Sri Lanka. [1] The site is thought to belong to the megalithic prehistoric and protohistoric periods of Sri Lanka and is considered one of the several ...
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 ...
Sri Lanka ratified the convention on 6 June 1980. [3] As of 2022, Sri Lanka has eight sites on the list. The first three sites, the Ancient City of Polonnaruwa, the Ancient City of Sigiriya, and the Sacred City of Anuradhapura, were listed in 1982. The most recent site, the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka, was listed in 2010
The Cultural Triangle Project, launched by the Government of Sri Lanka, focused its attention on Sigiriya in 1982. Archaeological work began on the entire city for the first time under this project. There was a sculpted lion's head above the legs and paws flanking the entrance, but the head collapsed years ago.
At Sri Lanka Ports Authority premises [12] Former General Post Office, Colombo: Colombo: Colombo: 21 January 2000: 17 Janadhipathi Mawatha [12] Darly Building: Suduwella: Thimbirigasyaya: 23 February 2007: Building known as “Darly Building” in which presently the Office of Lanka Sama Samaja Party bearing Assessment No. 456 of Dr. Kolvin R ...
Pages in category "Archaeological sites in Sri Lanka" The following 23 pages are in this category, out of 23 total. ... Ancient constructions of 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.
The ancient city of Polonnaruwa has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Near the ancient city, there is a small town with several hotels and some glossy shops, and places to fulfil day-to-day needs. There are government institutions in a newly built area called “New Town,” about 6 km away from the town and the main road.