The recorded history of Trincomalee began with the civilian settlement associated with the Koneswaram temple in the pre-modern era, from when it has served as a major maritime seaport in the international trading history of the island with South East Asia.
The recorded history of Trincomalee began with the civilian settlement. This was from when it has served as a major maritime seaport in the international trading history of the island with South East Asia. This civilian settlement was associated with the Koneswaram temple in the pre-modern era.