Endagala Archaeological Site in Ekiriyankumbura features a rare rock-cut pond, drip-ledged caves, and ruins, protected since 2002.
Endagala Archaeological Site E ndagala Archaeological Site (Sinhala: ඇකිරියන්කුඹුර ඇඳගල පුරාවිද්යා ස්ථානය) is situated near Girandurukotte Central Collage in Badulla District, Sri Lanka. The site consists of ruins of ancient structures, drip-ledged caves, rock-cut staircases, ponds, etc. Among those, the pond carved out of the flat rock bed is considered a rare creation (Priyadarshani & Gunasena, 2017). Three steps have been carved to provide access to the pond, while a ledge cut halfway around it forms a comfortable seat for those bathing in it. A small hole is found created at the bottom of the pond to drain the water out. A rock-cut staircase, beginning with a simply carved Sandakada Pahana , provides visitors access to the rock bed of the pond site. Nearby, additional ruins of ponds and other structures can be found, some of which have been damaged by treasure hunters. The name of the site is derived from the stone bed (Enda-gala) found here, which is completely carved out of rock and sheltered by a cave. A P…
