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The centuries-old mystery beneath Sri Lanka's coast

BBC News •
October 21, 2026 • 09:05 AM
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Underwater relics beneath Sri Lanka's coast are helping archaeologists piece together an ancient story.

The centuries-old mystery beneath Sri Lanka's coast

Beneath the waters of Trincomalee in Sri Lanka lie ancient stone pillars, carvings and other architectural remains, but how they got there is shrouded in myth.

Now, archaeologists are studying the site to better understand its connection to a historic temple on the cliffs above, and the events that may have placed these relics underwater centuries ago.

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