Dambadeniya (DMBD) is a ruined ancient city situated in the North Western Province (Wayamba), Sri Lanka on the Kurunegala–Negombo main road.

Dambadeniya is situated about 31 km from Kurunegala, the modern day capital of the North Western Province.

[1] It was selected as the capital of the kingdom of Sri Lanka by King Vijayabahu III (1232–36).

King Parakramabahu II's immaculate Poetic masterpieces "Kavisilumina" and "Visuddi Marga Sannasa" gave a turning point to Sinhalese literature.

Excavations have uncovered remains of the temple of the Relic of the tooth of the Buddha, the Royal Palace, gardens, moats, and city walls.