Padikema Patanangala Archaeological Ruins
There are ruins of ancient structures on the rock group presently known as Padikema-Patanangala (Sinhala: යාල පඩිකෙම-පතනන්ගල නටඹුන්) in the Yala National Park in Hambantota District, Sri Lanka. These ruins are believed to be the remnants of the ancient Patungalu Viharaya founded by Kavantissa [(205-161 B.C.) Nicholas, 1963]. The anchorage here was probably used from early times (Nicholas, 1963). References 1) Nicholas, C. W. , 1963. Historical topography of ancient and medieval Ceylon. Journal of the Ceylon Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society, New Series (Vol VI). Special Number: Colombo. Royal Asiatic Society (Ceylon Branch). p.63. Explore Other Nearby Attractions Responsive esri Map Responsive Google Map This page was last updated on 19 December 2022
