Ibbankatuwa lena in Ceylon

 Ibbankatuwa lena in Ceylon 

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 Yes, the Ibbankatuwa lena is located in Sri Lanka, which was historically known as Ceylon. 

It is an important prehistoric burial site dating back to the Early Iron Age, around 600 BC, where ashes of the dead were placed in clay pots within cist tombs formed by four large stone slabs. The site, now a protected archaeological site, contains numerous tombs and has provided evidence of early civilization and trade in Sri Lanka.
 

Key facts about Ibbankatuwa:
 

Location: 

Near Dambulla in the Central Province of Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon).

Time Period: 

Prehistoric megalithic period, specifically the Early Iron Age. 

Purpose: 

An extensive burial site containing cist tombs and urns.
 

Artifacts: 

Excavations have found clay pots, iron and copper artifacts, beads, and even imported gemstones, suggesting trade networks.
 

Significance: 

It is one of the largest burial sites discovered in Sri Lanka and is a key part of the country's Cultural Triangle, a major archaeological region.