Colombo, Oct 03: A pot containing paddy grains believed to be from the 3rd century BC has been discovered from the archaeological site of Akurugodawaththa in Tissamaharamaya area of southern Sri Lanka. The paddy pot was found at the soil layer that was 4.5 meters below the surface. Foundations, walls, broad brick floors, pillar holes, hearths, pieces of earthen pots, and large earthenware were also found at this historical site. Ruins of a residential complex of noblemen were unearthed recently near this layer, according to a report. The ruins were excavated from a soil layer five meters below the surface close to Tissamaharamaya area. An ancient hospital's ruins were also discovered close to this site, website 'LankaPage' reported. Tissamaharamaya is believed to have been the capital of the Magama Kingdom in Ruhuna, and Akurugoda, where the excavations are being conducted, is believed to be the inner city of this kingdom.
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