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source : කූරගල ගවේෂණය 2014
Amidst the jungle above the Thanjanthenna Wewa Reservoir in Kaltota, the ruins of an ancient complex, known as the Endagala Ruins, can be found.
At this site, remnants of an ancient building have been preserved. The main structure was constructed on a natural rock surface, with clear evidence of its existence seen in the pillar pits and raised moonstones embedded in the rock. The entire foundation of the building was carved from the bedrock, forming a rectangular platform. A stone staircase with two steps and a small balustrade was also carved into the rock, leading to a plain moonstone at the base.
Two parallel rows of stone pillars extend toward the north, suggesting that the building may have served a religious purpose. However, there is no definitive evidence confirming that it was used as a Buddhist religious structure.
References
- Somadeva, R., Wanninayake, A., & Devage, D. (2015). කූරගල ගවේෂණය 2014 – අදියර 1. In පුරාවිද් යා පස්චාත් උපාධි ආයතනයේ මතක සටහන්. Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology.
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