• Uduwila Uparathana

Abstract The Megalithic Culture, representing the proto-historic era of Sri Lanka, reveals unique technical and social information through its burial traditions. This study attempts to analyze the nature and diversity of burial architectures in Ibbankatuwa, Padavigampola, and Haldummulla from an archaeological perspective. A qualitative analysis conducted using secondary sources revealed that 'Cist burials' are prevalent in Ibbankatuwa, the 'Dolmenoid' architecture in Padavigampola, and 'Canoe burials' and clay urns in the Haldummulla area. Attention is focused here on the regional geographical factors and the availability of raw materials that influenced the creation of these architectures. Furthermore, the imported beads, iron weapons, and Black and Red Ware (BRW) found within these burials confirm the existence of advanced metal technology as well as a formal 'Social Stratification' during that era. Accordingly, this research concludes that these megalithic monuments were utilized not merely for honoring the dead, but also for symbolizing elite power and social status.

Keywords: Black and Red Ware, Burial Architectures, Iron Age, Megalithic Culture, Social Stratification,

"An Archaeological Study on Megalithic Burial Architectures in Sri Lanka: Focusing on Ibbankatuwa, Padavigampola, and Haldummulla", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 1, page no.f45-f57, January-2026, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2601507.pdf

"An Archaeological Study on Megalithic Burial Architectures in Sri Lanka: Focusing on Ibbankatuwa, Padavigampola, and Haldummulla", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 1, page no. ppf45-f57, January-2026, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2601507.pdf