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The name Veheragodella is a very common name found all over Sri Lanka as this literally means stupa mound. Therefore villagers call areas with mounds of earth which are believed to be overgrown dilapidated ancient stupas as Veheragodella. The Veheragodella in Tissamaharama close to the Tissa Wewa reservoir is such mound which has earned its name due to the mound of earth in the vicinity. The site lies in the middle of a picturesque paddy land just south of the Tissa Wewa.
Professor Raj Somadeva’s research at this site indicates that it comprises a ruined brick construction, although the actual architectural form remains indiscernible due to recent destruction by treasure hunters. The site exhibits an intensive scattering of brickbats throughout, with ancient brickbats concentrated in an elevated part resembling a mound. This elevated area likely marks the location of the ancient construction at the site. It is hypothesized that there may have been a small votive stupa or similar structure at this location.
Excavations are now been carried out at this site with the intention of conserving the remains of the stupa. .
References
- Somadeva, R., 2006. URBAN ORIGINS IN SOUTHERN SRI LANKA. Doctoral Thesis in Archaeology. Uppsala University.
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