Elephant Pass, Pachchilapalli, Sri Lanka

Elephant Pass

Pachchilapalli, Sri Lanka

Elephant Pass is a narrow isthmus connecting the Jaffna Peninsula to the Sri Lankan mainland, strategically known as the "Gateway to Jaffna." It has been a critical military location since the 18th century, originally fortified by the Portuguese, later rebuilt by the Dutch and British, and used extensively during the Sri Lankan Civil War.

It was the site of several key battles between the Sri Lankan Army and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), including the First Battle of Elephant Pass in 1991 where the army successfully defended the base despite heavy attacks. The LTTE captured Elephant Pass in 2000 after a prolonged siege but lost it again to government forces in 2009.

Elephant Pass also used to be Sri Lanka's largest salt field. Its control was essential for maintaining land access to Jaffna, making it a symbol of strategic military importance and resilience during the conflict.

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Pachchilapalli, Sri Lanka

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