Hidden within the forest along the Wediwettukallu and Welioya road lies a significant ancient Amuna (Anicut), spanning across a tributary of Kikul Oya. This Amuna stands approximately 1.5 meters high from the ground level, stretching 40 meters in length and 8 meters in width. Evidence suggests that it may have served as a bridge at some point, as brick construction is observed atop the stone blocks.
The current Sri Udumbararama Rajamaha Vihara stands on this archaeological site. Despite the loss of numerous artefacts due to the construction of new buildings and human activities in the vicinity, two mounds with stone pillars and remnants of a dagoba mound still endure as significant features on the site.
Situated to the east of the Nikawewa reservoir embankment, this temple is a modest yet rich repository of ancient artefacts. The present temple has seen recent additions, including a new bodhi tree and a small dwelling house. Additionally, construction is underway for a Buddha Image House at the site.
A stupa, now in a state of decay, once stood on a foundation composed of stone fragments. The extent of damage inflicted by treasure hunters is considerable, with a substantial pit dug, surpassing even the foundation level. The bricks recovered from the site indicate that the stupa dates back to around the 8th century.
The environmental impact assessment report carried out under the proposed Kivul Oya Reservoir Project has identified more than fifty archaeological sites in Mullaitivu District that may be affected by this project. Meanwhile, it mentions several archaeological sites in the Nikawewa area.
The ancient Kiriibban Wewa Reservoir can be found 5 km from Welioya on the Mullaitivu road. The rock known as Kumbakarna Gala (Tamil: Kumbakarnamalai ) is located in front of the lake at a distance of about 500 meters from Kiriibban Reservoir.
The current sluice gate of the reservoir can be seen on the northern side of the embankment. Nearby you can see a large group of stone slabs that can be assumed to have been arranged in a certain way. They have tongues and grooves for fitting the slabs together. Therefore, it can be concluded that the old sluice of the Kurundankulama Reservoir was also located at this place.
Uthurupawwa Archaeological Site lies on the slopes of the Madankanda rocky mountain. It consists of number of natural caves with dripledges carved to stop rain water dripping in to the cave and some of these caves record in stone the donations of individual caves made by the laymen to the Sangha in the ancient past.
Mr. J.P. Lewis reports this place in Kuruwilkulam was formerly known as Kuravil Kovil and that he saw a circular stone on a brick structure here. Among these ruins, remains of a fairly large stupa is found on the left side of the road. The brick construction in Lewis’ account may be this stupa mound. The stone enclosure on it may be the Dagabe Chathra. Unfortunately, this Chathra stone has now disappeared.
From the shape of the pin holes made in the stone slabs used to make this Amuna, it is clear that this has been built during the Anuradhapura era. One river bank of the two of the embankment has been systematically prepared using gravel and stone blocks, and the second bank has been prepared using natural rock and embankments has been placed only in the necessary places.
Vannadi Amuna (Wannadi Amuna) is one such ancient weir located inside a thick jungle in the Muhudubada Pattu Divisional Secretariat Division in the Mullaitivu District. Based on the blocks of stones and the chisel marks on them, it has been determined that this anicut belongs to the Anuradhapura era.
According to Mahavamsa, the Kurundi Viharaya (Kurundumale, Kurundavashoka) has been built by king Kallatanaga (109-104 BC) and records various donations by king Aggabodhi I (575-608) and king Vijayabahu I (1070-1110). According to the archaeological report of of 1505, the largest rock inscription in the country was found here.
Kokkilai Lagoon is partly surrounded by mangrove swamps and sea grass beds. The surrounding area includes cultivated land, scrub and open forests. Numerous varieties of water and wader birds are found in the sanctuary including cormorants, ducks, egrets, flamingoes, herons, ibis, pelicans and storks.
On the 29th of December 2006, the LTTE boarded the Jordanian owned MV Farah III cargo ship which was anchored 17 miles off the Mullaitivu coast. The ship was carrying 14,000 metric tonnes of rice and has been forced to anchor due to mechanical problems.
Just before crossing the Nandikadal Lagoon causeway at Vadduvakal is a road to the sea side which will lead to Mullaitivu Sri Samudragiri Rajamaha Viharaya. Built on a ancient temple complex probably over thousands of years old, only significant ruinis an un-preserved ancient stupa.
The ruins at Olumadu, Ampakamam lies in the region called Nagalalu (නාගනාලු) and remains of a building, two stupas, number of stone carved Buddha statues, stone slabs with Buddha’s foot prints ( Sri Pathula Gal) and an ancient Bo tree can be found here.
This area was a stronghold of the LTTE for 30 years and was liberated in 2008. Now you canvisit some of the most significant remnants of a 30 year old bloody terrorist war which was never seen by the public.
Mullaittivu 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.
The fort at Mullaitivu was built by the Dutch in 1715 was originally a small wooden structure, in 1721 a quadrangular fort of earth-work has been erected. The English had rebuilt it during the British occupation of the island.
