“Lanka” is the first name of this country,used by it's inheritence.
There were 62 Names for this Island. These names were used by different nationalities at different times.because this country was a famous spot for trades.and its lies in the middle of the silk route.
Earliest human activities recorded in Sri Lanka runs 30,000 years back.There are many Pre-historic sites can be seen here. Fa-heian cave in Bulathsinhala, Pathirajavela, Batadombalena are some of the sites.
There are many resouces to learn about History of Sri Lanka. The Written history of this Island goes back to 6th Century B.C.
Chorinichals like Mahawansha, Chulawansha, Thupawansha and books written by foreigners about Sri Lanka, Ruins and monuments, Numismatics that prove International trades,…Pillars, Column, Stone inscriptions and Gold, Silver, Copper plate inscriptions are some of the resources that one can study the History of Sri Lanka