BENDIYA GALGE 2 (Upper)
(Monaragala District - LK)
7.266700,81.433300
7.266700,81.433300
Description
The upper one of two rock shelters (Brooks 1995 Mss).SITUATION: Somewhere near the village of Henebedda (DERANIYAGALA 1980: 157) or Henebadda (CEYLON TRAVELLER 1974:?; 1983: 176), and Henebedde (N07°16': E081°26'). CULTURAL HISTORY - According to DERANIYAGALA (1980: 157), both the upper and the lower Bendiya Galge were occupied till 1911 by Veddah people. Archaeological excavation yielded historical findings in addition to prehistoric stone tools.
History
Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | BENDIYA GALGE 1 (Lower) | ||
| 5.8 | METIGAHA AREGALGE | ||
| 5.8 | MINA DAPU GALGE | ||
| 11.3 | ALU GALGE, Gal Oya | ||
| 11.8 | GANGODEDENIYA GALGE | ||
| 12.4 | GANEGAMA VIHARE CAVE | ||
| 13.3 | BALLAWALABOKA GALGE | ||
| 18.2 | WAUWUWELA GALGE | ||
| 20.2 | KUTTEMALAI SHELTER 1 |