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Ibbankatuwa- an area close to Dambulla town, reveals an ancient burial site of megalithic pre- historic age of Sri Lanka. Ten tombs have been excavated and all show similar features. Each consists of four stone plates placed in the four sides making a square and a one stone plate to cover it. Only few tombs have the covering stone plate now. Personal belongings as neck laces and pots have been found inside the tombs. It is believed the cremated remains of deceased are buried here.  Some archeologists suspect there had been trade with foreign lands as a large variety of beads made out of agate, glass and terra-cott have also been discovered.  Although Ibbankatuwa is situated very close to the Dambulla cave temple many tourists are not aware of this site. It lies close to Kurunegala- Dambulla road about three kilometers from Dambulla town (Before Dambulla International Stadium). There is a small sign post on the left of the main road showing the path which should be followed to reach it. After travelling about 500m along this road take the small path on your left and it directly takes you to the site.