Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs

[1] The site is thought to belong to the megalithic prehistoric and protohistoric periods of Sri Lanka and is considered one of the several ancient burial sites that have been found in the country.

[2] The prehistoric period of Sri Lanka ranges from 125,000 – 2,400 BC.

The Ibbankatuwa tomb site was first identified in 1970[3] by the Archaeological Department.

[3] The ancient Ibbankatuwa settlement is located about 150 m (490 ft) southwest of the Dambulu Oya river and approximately 200 m (660 ft) east of the eastern edge of the cemetery.

The finds include variety of clay pots, iron, copper and gold artifacts, beads, necklaces, etc.