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Bricks have been used in Sri Lanka since the 3rd century BC and large ancient constructions like the Ruwanweliseya dagoba were built using bricks. The Jethawana Stupa was the largest stupa built out of bricks, so a special kiln was constructed in the village of Galkadawala to produce larger bricks to match the ancient standards. Roofing tiles called "ulu" were used to roof buildings, and tile and brick makers were known as "ulu waduwa". Tile-roofed buildings from the Rajarata civilization have been found at

Author

Sithika Kariawasam

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EN