Sri Lanka Customs museum is a great place to get an idea about the customs procedures carried out in ancient Sri Lanka. Starting from the Godawaya incription, the museum unveils a huge slice of history. The stone inscription existing at the Godawaya temple provides probably one of the oldest evidence on Customs duties in the entire world. Ancient internal port had functioned from 2nd Century AD to 12th Century AD at Godawaya in Southern Sri Lanka near the mouth of the Walawe River. This inscription had been made by King Gajabahu (114-136AD) and states that he had ordered the donation of duties collected at the port to the Godawaya Temple for its maintenance. All the items at the Customs museum are the articles that were detected by customs, while being attempted to smuggle out to foreign countries, violating the Customs Ordinance read with Antiquities Ordinance. The Customs museum is maintained by the Biodiversity, Cultural and National heritage Protection Branch of Sri Lanka Customs.

Sri Lanka Customs museum is a best place to learn about Sri Lanka Customs and their duties. Also you can see the items which forfeitured while trying to smuggle in and out of the country. The museum is a fine example of the dedication of custom officers to their duties and responsibilities.

Locate in Head quarters of Sri Lanka Customs.only open Wednesday.A Various beautiful, historical and valuable collection. You can learn about sri lanka customs too.

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