Kotte
Country: Sri Lanka
Region: Asia
Period: 1412-1597
Location: 6.916667°N, 79.916667°E
Description
Kotte, near modern-day Colombo, Sri Lanka, was the capital of the Kingdom of Kotte, a Sinhalese kingdom that rose to prominence in the 15th century. Established as a fortified city surrounded by marshes, it became a political and cultural center during the reign of Parakramabahu VI.
Modern Remains
oday, the area of Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, the modern legislative capital of Sri Lanka, overlaps with the ancient city. Remains of the old fortifications, ramparts, and ruins of royal structures can still be found, along with the Kotte Archaeological Museum, preserving the legacy of this important Sinhalese kingdom.