Cultural
Hauts plateaux du centre de Sri Lanka
Photo : Vyacheslav Argenberg (CC BY 4.0)
Located in the central highlands of Sri Lanka, this cultural site encompasses a significant region characterized by elevated terrain and distinctive topographical features. The area represents an important center of Sri Lankan civilization, containing archaeological remains and historical structures that reflect centuries of human settlement and cultural development. The highlands setting provides a unique geographical context that has influenced the region's historical trajectory and settlement patterns. The site is distinguished by its collection of cultural monuments, religious structures, and remnants of historical communities that testify to the region's cultural heritage. The visual landscape is marked by the interaction between natural terrain features and human-modified structures that have shaped the highlands over extended periods. The inscription recognizes the cultural and historical significance of this central plateau region as a key area for understanding Sri Lanka's heritage and civilization.
