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'''Dambadeniya''' is a destroyed ancient city situated in the North Western Province (Wayamba) province of [[Sri Lanka]] that served as the capital of Sri Lanka in the mid 13th century. Much of Dambadeniya still lies buried on a huge fortified rock. Dambadeniya is situated about 31 km from [[Kurunegala]], the modern day capital of the North Western (Wayamba) province.▼
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▲'''Dambadeniya ''(DMBD)''''' is a
==History==
Dambadeniya, about 30
==Environment==
Among the ruins of the remaining palace grounds, the foundations are still visible. Excavations have uncovered remains of the temple of the [[Relic of the tooth of the Buddha]], the Royal Palace, gardens, moats, and city walls. The double-story temple of the Tooth Relic has Buddha images, identified as the Vijayasundararamaya. It also has some interesting wall paintings dating from the 18th century.
==See also==
==References==
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==Bibliography==
* Amaradasa Liyanagamage, ''The decline of Polonnaruwa and the rise of Dambadeniya'', Department of Cultural Affairs, Government Press, Colombo, Sri Lanka. 1968.
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