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Kitulgala Beli Lena Cave \u2013 archaeological treasure trove <\/strong>By Arundathie Abeysinghe<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

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Home to a plethora of wildlife and breathtaking vistas, prehistoric Beli Lena Caves (cave of shells) are situated on a steep path on a hillside, located inside from a ledge that looks down over verdant rubber plantations at *Kitulgala Estate about 610 meters above sea level. This huge cave has been home to the prehistoric *\u2018Balangoda Man\u2019 (Homo sapiens balangodensis) where 16,000 year old skeletal remains had been found. Beli Lena Caves reveal a significant landmark in human paleontology as they reveal remains of primitive man.
\nThese caves have also yielded other artifacts such as geometric microlithic stone tools as well as evidence of fire use belonging to around 30,000 BP. These artifacts are significant for Asia as these tools are considered to have first originated in Europe around 12,000 BP which prove that Sri Lankan \u2018Balangoda Man\u2019 has been at a stage of development (invention and use of tools) around 19000 years before the Europeans invented such tools.
\nDuring excavations between 1978 -1983, archaeologists have also unearthed fossilized remnants of food plants such as wild banana and breadfruit as well as animal remains including fish bones from the caves which had been commonly used in the diet of these people as well as shell pendants and shark beads which had been used as ornaments. As Kitulgala is situated about 610 meters above sea level and about 40 kilometers from the coast, unearthing of shells from the Caves indicate that the primitive man has had occasional contacts with the coast.<\/span><\/p>\n

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According to archaeologists, there have been human settlements in Sri Lanka dating back to over 25000 years. The ape man Balangoda Manawaya has lived in many caves including Beli Lena Cave in Kitulgala, Batadomba Lena near *Kuruwita, Bellan-Bendi Pellessa near *Embilipitiya as well as in Pahiyangala Cave (also known as Fa-hien Cave) in Yatagampitiya in *Kalutara.<\/span>
\nAccording to scholars, Fa Hien-lena has yielded the earliest evidence (at ca. 37,000 BP) of anatomically modern man in South Asia followed by Batadomba-lena around 31,000 and 18,000 BP and Beli-lena around 16000 BP. These facts have been confirmed as these human remains have been subjected to detailed physical anthropological studies.<\/span>
\nAccording to S. U. Deraniyagala, former Director General of Archaeology, Sri Lanka:<\/span>
\n\u201cThe tool kit of Balangoda Man is distinguished by the occurrence of geometric microliths, comprising small (less than 4 cm long) flakes of quartz and (rarely) chert fashioned into stylised lunate, triangular and trapezoidal forms (ibid:266-70,688-94). Such geometric microliths have been traditionally considered the hallmark of the Mesolithic Period as first defined in Europe. The earliest dates for the geometric microlithic tradition in Europe are around 12,000 BP. Hence it came as a surprise when such tools were found as early as 31,000 BP at Batadomba-lena, 28,000 BP at two coastal sites in Bundala and over 30,000 BP at Beli-lena. Sri Lanka has yielded evidence of this sophisticated technological phase over 19,000 years earlier than in Europe. However this apparent anomaly has been resolved by the discovery of geometric microliths in various parts of Africa, such as Zaire and southern Africa, from contexts in excess of 27,000 BP, thereby suggesting that Europe was late in manifesting this techno-tradition due to as yet undefined reasons\u201d.<\/span>
\nThe part of the Caves beyond the lakes is unexplored to date.<\/span>
\nWhen viewed from the bottom of the estate, the caves seem unreachable. But there is a good path to reach them without much effort. Adventurous tourists can explore the interior the caves. The Caves are located behind a gently cascading waterfall, a mesmerizing site. When viewed from the Caves, the view of the valley below is spectacular.<\/span>
\nAs the area of Beli Lena Caves is a rainforest, it is rich in fauna and flora with some endemic plants, birds as well as wildlife.<\/span>
\nBeli Lena Caves were discovered in 1969 by Mr. P.E.P. Deraniyagala, a paleontologist and zoologist, father of former Commissioner of Archaeology, Dr. S.U. Deraniyagala.<\/span>
\nAs Beli Lena Caves are a significant milestone in Sri Lanka\u2019s cultural heritage, the Department of Archaeology has named it as an Archaeological Reserve.<\/span>
\nThe Caves are situated at a distance of about 85 kilometers from Colombo (via Avissawella \u2013 Hatton -Nuwara Eliya Road, Ginigathhena – Kitulgala) and about 65 kilometers from Kandy (via Peradeniya – Nawalapitiya – Ginigathhena – Kitulgala). Both routes are easy to travel.<\/span>
\nIt is easier to reach Beli Lena Caves in a four-wheel drive vehicle.<\/span>
\nDirections: To Reach Beli Lena Caves turn at Kitulgala Temple on Iyanwatta Road and travel about one kilometer to reach the cave.<\/span>
\n\uf0d8 Balangoda Man – These prehistoric humans are referred to as \u2018Balangoda Man\u2019 in popular dialect as he is considered responsible for the Mesolithic \u2018Balangoda Culture\u2019 first defined in sites in close proximity to *Balangoda.<\/span>
\n\uf0d8 Balangoda \u2013 A large town in Ratnapura District of Sabaragamuwa Province.<\/span>
\n\uf0d8 Kitulgala – A small town located in the wet zone to the west of Sri Lanka. Kitulgala is famous due to the Academy Award-winning film \u2018The Bridge on the River Kwai\u2019 directed by David Lean and filmed on the Kelani River. At present, the only evidence of the filming scene is the foundation of the Bridge used for filming. According to locals, the submerged train compartments of the train (used for filming) had been found at the bottom of the *Kelani River at Kitulgala many years ago.<\/span>
\n\uf0d8 Embilipitiya – Embilipitiya is situated in Ratnapura District of Sabaragamuwa Province in Sri Lanka.<\/span>
\n\uf0d8 Kelani River – One of the major rivers in Sri Lanka and is 145 kilometers long.<\/span>
\n\uf0d8 Kuruwita \u2013 Situated about 87 kilometers from Colombo, Kuruwita is in Ratnapura District of Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka.<\/span>
\n\uf0d8 Kalutara \u2013 A large town of Western Province and the district capital of Kalutara District.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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