Archaeological site discovered inside Vavuniya forest reserve

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An archaeological site believed to be date back to the 4th-8th Centuries has been uncovered from the Mannakulam Forest Reserve in Nedunkeni, Vavuniya.

The site was uncovered by archaeologists attached to the Department of Archaeology's Vavuniya office based on information given by the 16th Sinha Regiment of the Sri Lanka Army.

Archaeological ruins at the site, which is spread over an area of about 50 metres, includes the remains of about 12 stone pillars and a stone inscription believed to be from the 8th-9th Centuries.

By Romesh Madushanka

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