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Ancient Dambadeniya splendour-by MAHIL WIJESINGHE A Dagaba in the building Source:Sundayobserver Dambadeniya is a majestic, isolated and ancient city off the Kurunegala- Giriulla road. From the Kurunegala town off the Giriulla road, this winding road leads to Giriulla where it runs through sprawling rice fields interlaced with coconut plantations. Looming over this is a prominent rock boulder called, ‘Waduwa Ketu Gala’, a rock in the shape of an egg, with a long rock cut flight of steps from the top to the bottom. Perhaps, this is one of the amazing creations I ever saw during my visits to ancient places around the country. ...