Showing posts with label Arankele Forest Monastry Ruins. Show all posts
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Monday, March 19, 2012

ARANKELE

The Archaelogical remains of the ARANKELE FOREST MONASTRY belong to a period between the 6th & 8th centuries. The Monastry itself is believed to date back to the 2nd century BC. Arankele is situated about 30km from Kurunegala, along the Ibbagamuwa - Madagalla road.



Crimson Dropwing

Greater Racket-Tailed Drongo
Head of Stripe-Tailed Bronze-Backed
Tree Snake


A Yellow Waxtail &
A Mountain Reedling

 Crimson Rose
(mateing couple)