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Ethagala

Coordinates: 7°29′06″N 80°22′11″E / 7.48500°N 80.36972°E / 7.48500; 80.36972
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Ethagala with the statue of the Buddha on top

Ethagala (Sinhala: ඇතාගල) (English:Elephant Rock) is one of seven rocks that overlook the town of Kurunegala, in Sri Lanka.[1] The rock face reaches 316 metres (1,037 ft) over the town and in its shape resembles a crouching elephant, which explains the rock's name.[2][3][4]

References

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  1. ^ "The History of Kurunegala". 21 January 2024.
  2. ^ "Ethagala, Kurunegala Attraction - 2024 tourism guide".
  3. ^ "Ethagala".
  4. ^ "Looking down at a kingdom | the Sundaytimes Sri Lanka".

7°29′06″N 80°22′11″E / 7.48500°N 80.36972°E / 7.48500; 80.36972