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Big battle to save Kotte's ruins

Kotte, known as Sri Jayewardenepura, was the seventh capital city of ancient Sri Lanka. Used as a capital for 150 - 200 years, it was the seat of the last king who ruled the entire country. Although this period was referred to as the Golden Era on account of its highly developed socio-economic and cultural standards, there is unfortunately very little visible remnants of its architectural heritage. Now the Archaeological Department together with the Urban Development Authority is making attempts to preserve the little that is left..........

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