History of Yapahuwa kingdom and the tooth relic.
Did this rock fortress actually house the sacred Buddhist tooth before it moved to Kandy.
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Yes, Yapahuwa briefly served as the capital of Sri Lanka in the late 13th century. King Bhuvanekabahu I built the massive rock fortress specifically to protect the sacred Tooth Relic from South Indian invaders.
The beautiful, ornate stone staircase leading up the rock originally led directly to the majestic Temple of the Tooth. Although the relic was eventually captured and later moved to Kandy, the remaining architecture at Yapahuwa is historically profound.
Scam Watch: kandy
TukTuk or tour drivers take you to "gem museums" or "government-certified" gem shops. They receive huge commissions (up to 40%) on anything you buy. Prices are inflated 3-10x the actual value.
Men approach tourists near Temple of the Tooth offering to be guides. After the tour, they demand large "donations" or guide fees (5000-10000 LKR).
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