Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
About
Ananda Sastralaya in Kotte, Sri Lanka, is primarily known for its educational history, but it gained archaeological significance when an underground residence, believed to be associated with Buddhist worship, was discovered on its premises. This discovery led to the area being designated as an archaeological site by the government in 1952. The site, which reflects the religious practices of the region, offers insights into the Buddhist influence in Sri Lanka during the late Post-Classical period. The presence of such a structure indicates the historical significance of the site in the context of Buddhist religious architecture and community life.
Archaeological Features
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Religious and Ritual Structures
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- Sri Lanka
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