Ancient Cities in Sri Lanka
History of sri lanka spans over a period of 2000 years. Gigantic stupas, palatial structures made of stone, all bear muted testimony to the epic history of this island in the Indian Ocean. There are many places of archeological importance in sri lanka, ancient kingdoms like Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Yapahuwa, and Kandy etc.The sacred city of Anuradhapura, now in picturesque ruins, was once a major center of Sri Lankan civilization. The fascinating ancient ruins include huge bell-shaped stupas built of small sun-dried bricks, temples, sculptures, palaces, and ancient drinking-water reservoirs
In Anuradhapura:
- Sacred Bodhi tree
- Ruwanweli Seya
- Isurumuniya
- Samadhi Budu Pilimaya
- eight major palaces
