Mahatittha

Mahatittha, also known as Mantai, was a port on the northwestern coast of Sri Lanka near the island of Mannar. Facing the narrow waters between Sri Lanka and southern India, it stood near the mouth of the Malwathu Oya, which led inland towards Anuradhapura. Excavations have uncovered remains of a trading settlement whose connections extended across the Indian Ocean. Rice and spices found at the site offer a glimpse of the food and goods that passed through the port.