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Mapagala Fortress
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To the South of Sigiriya is the Mapagala Fortress. Archaeological Commissioner Hocart took note of the cyclopean style stone walls in the fort and the square hammered stones in the ramparts of the citadel. The ability to cut the massive block of granite to precision suggested that iron melting and iron tools were available. This is supported in the carving of the stone thrones in the citadel, assembly hall and another in the palace on the summit.
Ibbankatuwa Ancient Burial ground
Kurunegala Road, Ibbankatuwa, Dambulla
Explore thousand years of history at this glorious megalithic burial ground dating back to 750-400 BC. This astonishing ground of Stone Tombs reveals the existence of enigmatic man with its glorious array of clay pots, beads, necklaces and gem stones.
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