History

Why does an age gone by fascinate us so much? How is it that bits of rubble lying around can tell so many stories?

Sri Lanka has an ancient heritage going back centuries. From unearthed evidence of prehistoric man going back 37000 years to ancient cities that date back to the year 500 BC there is plenty to keep the history buff excited in this isle.

We take a look at some of the lesser know historic sites here.

Fort Hammenheil

Lankapatuna

Trincomalee World War II cemetary

Pidurangala

Kalpitiya fort

Thonigala rock inscriptions

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