Anuradhapura, a Ceylonese political and religious capital that flourished for 1,300 years, was abandoned after an invasion in 993. Hidden away in dense jungle for many years, the splendid site, with ...

The Archaeological Department said that some ruins of a monastery complex belonging to the Anuradhapura period had been discovered from a forest adjoining a paddy field in Aththikkadu in ...

Anuradhapura, one of the oldest and most significant cities in Sri Lanka, stands as a testament to the island's rich cultural and spiritual heritage. Founded in the 4th century BCE, Anuradhapura ...

In Sri Lanka, two ancient cities have always been—unfairly—compared: Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa ... one would pass by the Mahalohapaya palace ruins, now comprising mostly of stone pillars.

Anuradhapura is the capital city of North Central Province of Sri Lanka. It is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka and lies 205 km north of the current capital Colombo. The city came up ...

Two grey langurs sit together at an old ruin site in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka on March 22, 2015. ( pasosypedales.blogspot.com /Flickr) Want to see your images in our Photo of the Day posts?

Anuradhapura was the first established kingdom ... lasted for about 200 years and has a plethora of ancient ruins and historical sites that will keep you busy for an entire day.

Polonnaruwa was the second capital of Sri Lanka after the destruction of Anuradhapura in 993. It comprises, besides the Brahmanic monuments built by the Cholas, the monumental ruins of the fabulous ...