Ittekanda Cave 1
(Ratnapura District - LK)
6.400000,80.633300
6.400000,80.633300
Location
Somewhere in the hillside of Ittakanda (Brooks 1995 Mss) or the village of Ittekanda (N06°24': E080°38' nima.mil/geonames accessed 16.11.2003), possibly in the Kolonne (Kolonna) korale.
Description
Brief description
The first of three unspecified caves or rock shelters (Brooks 1995 Mss no. 35, 36, 37 after DERANIYAGALA 1980: 177). CULTURAL HISTORY - Archaeology (DERANIYAGALA 1980: 177): Excavation yielded stone tools made from chert and quartz.
History
Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | ITTEKANDA CAVE 2 | ||
| 0.0 | Ittekanda Cave 3 | ||
| 3.7 | KOLONNE, mine 1 | ||
| 3.7 | KOLONNE, mine 2 | ||
| 4.1 | Bulutota Caves | ||
| 4.1 | TENNEHENA, mine near | ||
| 4.1 | WIJERIYA, mine near | ||
| 4.1 | WIRIWALLA CAVE | ||
| 5.8 | Butkanda Cave 1 |