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The base of the Mullaitivu Lighthouse
image source : www.archaeology.lk
Mullaitivu Lighthouse is said to be an iron structure and was described by NGA as an “iron latticework obelisk.” Built in 1896 to a height of 20 meters, it survived to for over 100 years. This was located near the mouth of the Vaduvakallu lagoon.
There are no photos of this lighthouse nor the exact location is known. It is said that this lighthouse was completely destroyed in 1996-1997 period due the war waged by the LTTE Tamil Tiger Terrorists.
According to a report by Maritime Archaeology Unit of the Central Cultural Fund, a team who was carrying out archaeological research off Mullaitivu in 2013, found only the foundation if the above lighthouse as seen on the photo above.
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Map of Mullaittivu Lighthouse
The marker in the map points to the possible area of the lighthouse and any indication of the structure may not be existing now.
The map above also shows other places of interest within a approximately 20 km radius of the current site. Click on any of the markers and the info box to take you to information of these sites.
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Travel Directions to Mullaittivu Lighthouse
Due the LTTE hold on this area for the last 30 years, it is not advised to travel through uncleared (from landmines) territory without the assistance of the security forces
Route from Colombo to Mullaittivu Lighthouse | Route from Trincomalee Mullaittivu Lighthouse |
| Though : Chillaw – Puttlam – Anuradhapura Distance : 345 km Travel time : 7-8 hours Driving directions : see on google map | Though : Kebithigillawa distance : 175 km Travel time : 3 hours Driving directions : see on google map |
