MAHALENAMA CAVES
(Ampara District - LK)
6.650000,81.700000
6.650000,81.700000
Description
One or several unspecified -caves- (or rock shelters) at Mahalenama (note 1) contain rock art represented by -drawings- (KUSCH 1973c: 22) in red colour similar (note 2) to the -paintings- (sic) in the so-called -caves- (or rock shelters) of –>Tantirimalai (N08°34': E080°15' in Anuradhapura district), –>Madagala (unidentified) and of –>Kadurupoluna.One or several unspecified -caves- (or rock shelters) at Mahalenama (note 1) contain rock art represented by -drawings- (KUSCH 1973c: 22) in red colour similar (note 2) to the -paintings- (sic) in the so-called -caves- (or rock shelters) of –>Tantirimalai (N08°34': E080°15' in Anuradhapura district), –>Madagala (unidentified) and of –>Kadurupoluna.
History
Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.6 | Bambaragastalawa Caves | ||
| 2.9 | BAGURE GALGE | ||
| 5.2 | KIRIPOKUNAHELA CAVES | ||
| 5.5 | VIHAREGALA CAVE | ||
| 5.8 | KUDIMBI GALA ROCK SHELTER | ||
| 7.4 | OKANDA GALGE | ||
| 9.3 | KONGALA CAVES | ||
| 10.0 | ITIKALA CAVE | ||
| 11.3 | Bovattagala Caves |