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Wattarama: The hermitage in the wilderness- BY MAHIL WIJESINGHE Carved terracotta images found at the site Source:Sundayobserver Looking for something different, something more adventurous, something off the beaten track, we decided to explore a lesser known and less travelled archaeological site, buried in the jungle boundaries of the Ampara and Moneragala Districts close to the Yala East National Park in Ruhuna. The journey is tough, uncomfortable and even dangerous. Our mode of transport is a four-wheeler, and we traverse muddy tracks, cross many streams and drive through jungles home to wild elephants, bears and even a leopard or two. ...