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Ancient capital city of Sri Lanka ‘ Dambadeniya ‘ – By Malsha – eLanka Dambadeniya is a historical site and an ancient capital city of Sri Lanka. It is located in the North Western Province of the country, approximately 30 kilometers southwest of Kurunegala. Dambadeniya served as the capital of Sri Lanka from 1232 to 1272 during the reign of King Vijayabahu III and several other kings of the Dambadeniya Kingdom. During its time as the capital, Dambadeniya was an important political, administrative, and cultural center. The city was fortified with walls and had many palaces, temples, and monastic buildings. One of the notable landmarks in Dambadeniya is the Dambadeniya Raja Maha Vihara, a Buddhist temple that still exists today. The temple houses ancient statues, inscriptions, and other archaeological remains. Dambadeniya lost its status as the capital when it was replaced by Yapahuwa as the seat of power in the ...