Tomb of Vijaya, Ancient burial monument in Panduwasnuwara, Sri Lanka.
The circular structure sits atop Medagama Kanda hillock, featuring curved bricks and Sinhala script inscriptions from the 10th century.
Carbon dating of ashes found within the structure indicates they date back approximately 2,500 years, aligning with King Vijaya's reign from 543-505 BCE.
The monument represents an early example of Sri Lankan burial architecture, with inscriptions that document the development of Sinhala written language.
Visitors need to climb through forest paths from Kande Medagama Raja Maha Vihara temple to reach the monument at the hilltop.
The structure contains kot-karalla bricks with 10th-century Sinhala writing, providing physical evidence of ancient Sri Lankan construction techniques.
Location: Panduwasnuwara
GPS coordinates: 7.57425,80.12736
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:25
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