PINNACLE ROCK NICHE, Tiriyai
(Trincomalee District - LK)
8.766700,81.016700
8.766700,81.016700
Description
A strange, egg-shaped niche in a vertical rock, wonderfully smoothly-surfaced and not unlike a similar niche in the famous Hypogeum [Hypogæum] on the island of Malta (CEYLON TRAVELLER 1974, 1983: 119). SITUATION: At a lower level (CEYLON TRAVELLER 1974: ?, 1983: 119) than the –>Pinnacle Rock Cave.
Documents
Bibliography 06/01/2018- Ceylon Traveller 1974, 1983.
History
Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | PINNACLE ROCK CAVE, Tiriyai | ||
| 0.0 | MATTI ARU TUFA STREAM | ||
| 11.1 | Tiriyai Cave | ||
| 30.4 | BUDDHANAGEHELA CAVES | ||
| 32.8 | SHIVA, Trincomalee (Cave of) | ||
| 38.3 | RASNAKAWEWA VIHARA CAVES | ||
| 480.3 | Madras Cistern | ||
| 882.2 | MARRA CAVES (BLUNT 1803) | ||
| 887.7 | RAMA SINGHWARAM CAVE |