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Sri Lanka

Discover the rich archaeological heritage of Sri Lanka, featuring ancient ruins, historical landmarks, and cultural treasures spanning millennia of human history.

15
Archaeological Sites
6
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
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Yudaganawa

Yudaganawa

Large stupa with historical significance

Yapahuwa

Yapahuwa

Granite rock citadel and fortress complex.

Belilena Cave

Belilena Cave

Prehistoric cave with human and faunal remains.

Hatadage

Hatadage

Ancient two-storey Buddhist relic shrine.

Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa

Ananda Sastralaya, Kotte

Ananda Sastralaya, Kotte

Underground Buddhist worship residence discovery

Fa Hien Cave

Fa Hien Cave

Largest natural stone cave in South Asia.

Sampur Stupa

Sampur Stupa

Ruined stupa of early Anuradhapura period.

Hunugalagala Limestone Cave

Hunugalagala Limestone Cave

Ancient limestone cave with prehistoric artifacts

Waulpane Cave

Waulpane Cave

Cave inhabited by over 250,000 bats

Kiri Vehera

Kiri Vehera

Ancient stupa with inscriptions, pilgrimage site

Mirisawetiya Vihara

Mirisawetiya Vihara

Ancient stupa with multiple restorations

Anuradhapura

Anuradhapura

Ancient Sinhalese city with Buddhist temples.

Batadombalena

Batadombalena

Kuragala

Kuragala

Prehistoric site with Buddhist and Muslim structures

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