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Yoda Ela | The Engineering Marvel of Ancient Sri Lanka

The best testament for the skillful engineering from the ancient Sri Lankan world is Yoda Ela or Jaya ganga. This stretches over 87 km. This was built during the 5th century AD by King Dathusena. Thereby, this Yoda Ela played a crucial role. In the irrigation system of the Anuradhapura Kingdom, thus portraying the exquisite

Anuradhapura – First Ancient Capital of Sri Lanka

Anuradhapura is the first ancient capital of Sri Lanka sited in north central province of Sri Lanka. It was the center of Theravada Buddhism for many centuries which is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka. As a UNESCO world heritage site in 1982 due to its ruins of an ancient Sri Lankan civilization

Aukana Buddha Statue – Anuradhapura

The tallest ancient Buddha statue is Aukana statue which is sited in a village thatcalled Aukana.It is nearby to the Kala Wewa reservoir in Anuradhapura District of Sri Lanka. According to historical resources, this wonderful standing Aukana Buddha was carved during the control of King Dhatusena in the 5th century.But some sources were said that

Vijithapura Raja Maha Viharaya

Vijithapura Raja Maha Viharaya is an earliest Buddhist place of worship by Buddhist all around the country of Sri Lanka. The temple is situatednearer to the Kala Wewa in Anuradhapura region of North Central Province, Sri Lanka. You can admittance this temple through Kekirawa to Galewela road and only about 10km away from the Kekirawa

Isurumuniya Rajamaha Viharaya

The Isurumuniya Viharaya is located close to Tisa Wewa in Anuradapuraya. There is a temple which is associated to a cave and above is a cliff. A small stupa is built on it. Isurumuniya is well-known for its stone carvings, and the one known as “Isurumuniya Lovers” is the most-respected and world famous. The Horseman,

Mirisawetiya Dagaba Anuradhapura

Mirisawetiya Dagaba was built by King Dutugamunu who wascontrolled during hisroyal time under a single flag.It is supposed that King Dutugamunu had a scepter that contained a scared relic of the Buddha. Despite the fact going to the tank of “Tissawewa” for a water festival of the King has established the scepter in a confidential

Ranmasu Uyana – The Cryptic Gate of the Universe

Ranmasu Uyana is an ancient place of Sri Lanka which is located in the Golden city of Anuradhapura. There is an amazing and unexplained artifact of ancient civilization of Sri Lanka carved on the rock in Ranmasu Uyana. This artifact is called “Sakwala Chakraya”, also known as “The Star Gate of Sri Lanka”. It is

Mihinthalaya – The Rock of Buddhists

Mihinthalya is an important place in amazing Sri Lanka which is a mountain peak in Anuradhapura. It’s said to be the point of meeting between Mahinda, The Buddhist monk who arrived from India and King Devanampiyatissa. And the formed expounded the doctrine of Buddhism which was the opening point of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. Mihinthalaya

Anuradhapura Lankaramaya – A Stupa Long Ago

The Lankaramaya Stupa was built on the 1sy century BC by King Vattagamini Abaya. The ancient name of this temple is “Silasobbha Khandaka Cetiya”.After the defeat by the Tamil invaders on the same year he came to the throne king Walagamba has hidden in a place called” Silasobhha Khandaka” and after defeating the Tamils and

Jethawanaramaya Stupa – Anuradhapura

Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka is a sacred city that attracts people with its golden history and beauty. Sri Lanka owns a proud history from the ancient times. There are many places that makes Anuradhapura pleasant. Jethawanaramaya Stupa is one of those pleasant and peaceful places that will make you awe struck with its glamour and scenery.