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.
Histoire
Cavités proche
Distance (km) | Nom | Longueur (m) | Profondeur (m) |
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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 |