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Caves and Caverns

Piyangala Chithralena

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Eastern Province

Ampara District

7°30'46.2"N 81°37'09.6"E

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THE PLACE

Piyangala Chithralena is a large rock shelter known for old indigenous paintings on the cave surface. The images are delicate and their setting within a forested archaeological landscape is central to the experience.
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PROVINCE

Eastern Province

DISTRICT

Ampara District

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LOCALITY

Ampara

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COORDINATES

7°30'46.2"N 81°37'09.6"E

THE PHOTOGRAPHS

THE PHOTOGRAPHER'S NOTES

Never touch, wet or use flash close to the paintings. Visit with a responsible guide and follow any access restrictions.

- Viran de Silva

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Photographs © Viran de Silva
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