RUINED CITIES IN SRI LANKA.

 

                        There are several ruined cities in Sri Lanka. Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Yapahuwa and Panduwasnuwara are some of them.

                         Anuradhapura is regarded as the first capital of Sri Lanka. According to the history it has bees founded by King Pandukabhaya in 380 B.C. Our great historical chronicle Mahawansa says that Anuradhapura was a well planned city.

                         Anuradhapura is one of most sacred places because there is a branch of the sacred Bo tree under which the Lord Buddha attained Enlightenment more than 2500 years ago. A large number of stone pillars and other ruins can be seen here.

                         Polonnaruwa is another ruined city in Sri Lanka. It is situated 218km away from Colombo. A large number of structures of partly ruined buildings can be seen here. When we see these ruins, we can imagine that Polonnaruwa has been a great city. Parakrama Samudraya, the sea like tank is situated in this ancient city.

                         Sigiriya is also one of the ruined cities. It is situated in Matale district. It is a rock fortress built by King Kashyapa between 473 A.D and 491 A.D. Sigiriya is world famous for its frescoes. There are ruins in and ancient place on the top of this rock. 

                         Yapahuwa is ancient Kingdom is Sri Lanka. It is situated in the Kurunegala district close to Maho town. This was the kingdom of King Buwanekabahu. A larger number of buildings that are partly ruined can be seen here.

                        These places of historical and cultural importance should be protect because they are monuments that symbolized the great past of our country. They show the skills and abilities of our ancient people. We are proud of them.