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Ancient Ruins & Archaeological Sites in Sri Lanka

2 notable sites ranked among the world's top 100

2 Sites#45 Highest Rank

#45

📍 Central Province, Sri Lanka🕐 Built: 477–495 CE

An ancient rock fortress and palace built atop a 200-meter volcanic plug with frescoes, mirror wall, and enormous lion paw entrance.

UNESCO World Heritage, 'Eighth Wonder of the World'.

#73

📍 North Central, Sri Lanka🕐 Built: 11th century

A medieval Sinhalese capital with well-preserved ruins including the Gal Vihara — four Buddha statues carved from a single granite rock.

UNESCO World Heritage, Gal Vihara rock carvings.