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| name = Batatotalena Cave |
| name = Batatotalena (Batatota Cave) |
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| other_name = Diva Guhava |
| other_name = Diva Guhava |
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| photo_caption = The image house at the cave |
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| location = Sudagala, [[Sabaragamuwa Province]], [[Sri Lanka]] |
| location = Sudagala, [[Sabaragamuwa Province]], [[Sri Lanka]] |
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| access = [[Hiking|Hike]], [[Mountaineering|climb |
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The '''Batatotalena |
The '''Batatotalena''' (Batatota Cave), also known as the '''Diva Guhava''' (Day Cave) in [[Buddhist literature]], is a [[cave]] system in Sudagala, {{Convert|8|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} away from the town of [[Kuruwita]], in the [[Sabaragamuwa Province]] of [[Sri Lanka]]. |
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The cave measures approximately {{Convert|15|m|ft|abbr=on}} high, {{Convert|18|m|ft|abbr=on}} wide, and {{Convert|25|m|ft|abbr=on}} in length, totalling the internal cave area to {{Convert|6800|m3|ft3|abbr=on}}. Accessing the cave involves a {{Convert|400|m|ft|abbr=on}} [[Hiking|hike]] from Sudagala, and an additional {{Convert|50|m|ft|abbr=on}} [[Mountaineering|climb]] to reach the cave entrance. Approximately {{Convert|30|m|ft|abbr=on}} from the cave is |
The cave measures approximately {{Convert|15|m|ft|abbr=on}} high, {{Convert|18|m|ft|abbr=on}} wide, and {{Convert|25|m|ft|abbr=on}} in length, totalling the internal cave area to {{Convert|6800|m3|ft3|abbr=on}}. Accessing the cave involves a {{Convert|400|m|ft|abbr=on}} [[Hiking|hike]] from Sudagala, and an additional {{Convert|50|m|ft|abbr=on}} [[Mountaineering|climb]] to reach the cave entrance. Approximately {{Convert|30|m|ft|abbr=on}} from the cave is another partially submerged cave, which is accessible after a {{Convert|20|m|ft|abbr=on}} [[Human swimming|swim]].<ref name=Srilankaecotourism>{{cite web|title=Caves in Sri Lanka|url=http://www.srilankaecotourism.com/caving_home.htm|publisher=Srilankaecotourism.com|accessdate=22 November 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080618063247/http://www.srilankaecotourism.com/caving_home.htm|archive-date=18 June 2008|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=Unitedholidays>{{cite web|title=Caving expeditions in Sri Lanka|url=http://www.unitedholidays.lk/holiday_ideas_det.cfm?Activity=Caving%20Expeditions|publisher=Unitedholidays.lk|accessdate=22 November 2011}}</ref> |
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In [[Buddhism]], it is believed to be the cave in which the [[Gautama Buddha| |
In [[Buddhism]], it is believed to be the cave in which the [[Gautama Buddha|Buddha]] spent the day after placing his footprint on [[Adam's Peak]], from where he supposedly proceeded to [[Dighavapi]].<ref name=Srilankaecotourism /> |
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The [[archaeological]] site contains evidence of habitation from 8,000 BCE, and is one of the sites which may prove the "[[Recent African origin of modern humans|Out of Africa]]" hypothesis,<ref>http://archaeology.about.com/od/oterms/g/outofafrica.htm "Out of Africa" hypothesis</ref> according to Professor [[Paul Mellars]], a Cambridge University archaeologist. The evidence he found of [[Balangoda Man]] in the cave were some stone tools that may have been arrow- or spearheads, and carefully shaped and perforated beads made from fragments of ostrich eggshell. A further piece of ostrich eggshell, incised with a distinctive criss-cross motif, has also been found. |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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* [[Batadombalena]] |
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== References == |
== References == |
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[[Category:Caves of Sri Lanka]] |
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Latest revision as of 13:39, 4 January 2024
| Batatotalena (Batatota Cave) | |
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| Diva Guhava | |
 The image house at the cave | |
| Location | Sudagala, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka |
| Coordinates | 06°48′00″N 80°22′00″E / 6.80000°N 80.36667°E |
| Depth | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Length | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Discovery | 1995 |
| Access | Hike, climb |
The Batatotalena (Batatota Cave), also known as the Diva Guhava (Day Cave) in Buddhist literature, is a cave system in Sudagala, 8 km (5 mi) away from the town of Kuruwita, in the Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka.
The cave measures approximately 15 m (49 ft) high, 18 m (59 ft) wide, and 25 m (82 ft) in length, totalling the internal cave area to 6,800 m3 (240,000 cu ft). Accessing the cave involves a 400 m (1,300 ft) hike from Sudagala, and an additional 50 m (160 ft) climb to reach the cave entrance. Approximately 30 m (98 ft) from the cave is another partially submerged cave, which is accessible after a 20 m (66 ft) swim.[1][2]
In Buddhism, it is believed to be the cave in which the Buddha spent the day after placing his footprint on Adam's Peak, from where he supposedly proceeded to Dighavapi.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Caves in Sri Lanka". Srilankaecotourism.com. Archived from the original on 18 June 2008. Retrieved 22 November 2011.
- ^ "Caving expeditions in Sri Lanka". Unitedholidays.lk. Retrieved 22 November 2011.
