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Anuradhapura was the capital of all the monarchs who ruled the country in the Anuradhapura kingdom, with the exception of Kashyapa I (473–491), who chose Sigiriya to be his capital. [12] The city is also marked on Ptolemy's world map .
The ancient city, considered sacred to the Buddhist world, is today surrounded by monasteries covering an area of over 40 km². The Sandahiru Seya ("Triumphant Pagoda") is a huge new stupa rising on the south side of Anuradhapura, two thousand years after the first of the great dagobas was constructed.
The ancient Meghagiri Vihara or Meygiri Vihara is presently identified as the Isurumuni Vihara. [1] It was built by King Devanampiya Tissa (307 BC to 267 BC) who ruled in the ancient Sri Lankan capital of Anuradhapura. [2] After 500 children of high-caste were ordained, Isurumuniya was built for them to reside. [2]
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The Anuradhapura period was a period in the history of Sri Lanka of the Anuradhapura Kingdom from 377 BCE to 1017 CE. The period begins when Pandukabhaya, King of Upatissa Nuwara moved the administration to Anuradhapura, becoming the kingdom's first monarch. Anuradhapura is heralded as an ancient cosmopolitan citadel with diverse populations.
The architecture of ancient Sri Lanka displays a rich diversity, varying in form and architectural style from the Anuradhapura Kingdom (377 BC–1017) through the Kingdom of Kandy (1469–1815). Sinhalese architecture also displays many ancient North Indian influences.
The ancient Ambalama [15] Makulewa Purana Raja Maha Vihara: No. 415, Makulewa: Thambuttegama: 24 July 2009: The ancient Dagoba, Image House, and four Ponds [8] Maminiyawa Raja Maha Vihara: No. 611-Maminiyawa: Kekirawa: 23 January 2009: The ancient Chaitya [5] Maradankadawala Gallen Vihara: Maradankadawala: Kekirawa: 22 November 2002: Four Stupa ...
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