Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, is world-renowned for its well-preserved ruins of a glorious Sri Lankan civilization. At the height of its glory, it was one of the most stable kingdoms of political power and urban life in South Asia, ranking beside Nineveh and Babylon in its colossal proportions. The sprawling complexes contain a rich collection of archaeological and architectural wonders, including towering stupas of stupendous domes and public edifices.
Anuradhapura was the centre of Theravada Buddhism for many centuries, and irrigation was the crowning glory of this kingdom. Colossal rainwater reservoirs were constructed, and with the concept of saving rainwater by means of reservoirs, the country was self-sufficient in rice, the staple diet of the Sinhalese, and became known as the Granary of Asia.
The city was first settled by Anuradha, a follower of Prince Vijaya, the founder of the Sinhala race. Later, it was made the Capital by Ki...
Anuradhapura was the centre of Theravada Buddhism for many centuries, and irrigation was the crowning glory of this kingdom. Colossal rainwater reservoirs were constructed, and with the concept of saving rainwater by means of reservoirs, the country was self-sufficient in rice, the staple diet of the Sinhalese, and became known as the Granary of Asia.
The city was first settled by Anuradha, a follower of Prince Vijaya, the founder of the Sinhala race. Later, it was made the Capital by Ki...
