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Ninathiv Inscription

Maritime Archaeology Museum Trade and Commerce Historical
Period
Historical
Date
2025-10-17
Materials
Fiber
Inventory
MAMG/2009/RE/55

Full Description

This Nainativu inscription was issued by Parakramabahu I and is the first inscription written by a Sinhalese king in the Jaffna District. The inscription was discovered at the entrance to the Nainativu Nagapooshani Amman Temple and records trade regulations that were in force in the Kayts area.