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Anuradhapura was also the centre of Theravada Buddhism for many centuries and has been a major Buddhist pilgrimage site with ruins of many ancient Buddhist temples, including the famous Anuradhapura Maha Viharaya and the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, the oldest still-living, documented, planted tree in the world [1] and that is believed to have ...
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 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.
Map. Sri Lanka's Cultural triangle is situated in the centre of the island and covers an area which includes the World Heritage cultural sites of the Sacred City of Anuradhapura, the Ancient City of Polonnaruwa, the Ancient City of Sigiriya, the Ancient City of Dambulla and the Sacred City of Kandy. Due to the constructions and associated ...
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The Mirisaveti Stupa is situated in the ancient city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. [12] King Dutugamunu built the Mirisaveti Stupa after defeating King Elara . After placing the Buddha relics in the sceptre , he had gone to Tisawewa for a bath leaving the sceptre.
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]
The ancient dagoba, Tampita Vihare, buildings ruins and rock with pond [14] Kahalla Archaeological site: No. 663, Kahalla: Palagala: 22 July 2011: The ancient stupa and the building with stone pillars [15] Karagahawewa Raja Maha Vihara: No. 406, Karagaha Wawa: Thalawa: 23 February 2007: Remains of ancient buildings [7] Ketagala and Mahagala ...