The main reason for naming Kandy as a World Heritage Site is the location of the Temple of the Tooth in the city. The palace was built by King Wimaladharmasuriya I (1592 - 1604 AD) during the reign of the King of Kandy to house the Tooth Relic of the Supreme Buddha. In addition to the Temple of the Tooth, the Gadaladeniya Temple / Lankathilaka Temple / Ambakke Devalaya have added historical value to the city of Kandy.