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Archaeological Sites

Vilathalawa Slag Site

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Eastern Province

Ampara District

7°30'19.6"N 81°16'46.9"E

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THE PLACE

Vilathalawa is recorded as a slag site near Mahaoya, preserving waste material associated with past metalworking. Its interest lies in the industrial archaeological evidence rather than a standing building or religious monument.
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PROVINCE

Eastern Province

DISTRICT

Ampara District

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LOCALITY

Mahaoya

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7°30'19.6"N 81°16'46.9"E

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THE PHOTOGRAPHER'S NOTES

Do not collect slag or other surface material. Seek local permission and avoid disturbing the archaeological deposit.

- Viran de Silva

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