Haldummulla

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The town suffered significant damage from a landslide in 2014.

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Attractions

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Archeological sites

Prehistoric burial ground

In 2010, a group of researchers found some evidence of a Prehistoric burial ground.[4][5]

Prehistoric settlement

In 2011 archaeologists found evidence for an ancient settlement, the oldest and first ancient human dwelling to be found in the central hills in Sri Lanka.[6]

Soragune Devalaya

Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". The Soragune Devalaya is a Buddhist temple dedicated to Kataragama deviyo. It was constructed by a provincial ruler of the area, in 1582, who was seeking the blessing/protection of Kataragama, while he was away from the province. The temple was destroyed by the Dutch but was subsequently reconstructed. The temple was declared a protected archaeological site in July 2007.[7]

Portuguese Fort

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See also

References

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