National Museum of Ratnapura
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| Established | 13 May 1988 |
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| Location | Colombo Road, Ratnapura, Sri Lanka |
| Coordinates | 6°41′04″N 80°23′58″E / 6.6844°N 80.3994°E |
| Type | History |
| Website | Department of National Museums website |
The National Museum of Ratnapura is one of the national museums of
Disawe (local Governor) of Ratnapura.[3]
The museum includes exhibits on prehistoric archaeological inventions, natural heritage,
First World War.[4] The cooking utensils of the region include a tripod pan with three moulds for preparing rice flour cakes known as kiri roti. Traditional Kandyan jewellery includes necklaces, bangles, anklets and earrings. The grounds of the museum contain a palaeobiodiversity park, with life-sized animal sculptures of species believed to have existed in the region.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "National Museum Ratnapura". Department of National Museums. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
- Sunday Times. Retrieved 8 June 2015.
- ^ a b Silva, Dhananjani (12 October 2014). "Hidden treasures in the 'City of Gems'". Sunday Times. Retrieved 7 June 2015.
- ^ "Lakpura Travels (Pvt) Ltd". Retrieved 8 June 2015.
