Anuradhapura and the roots of Buddhism in Sri Lanka
One of the greatest examples of cultural sharing in the world, is the spread of Buddhism from India to Sri Lanka. The Island ...
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Did Christianity exist in ancient Sri Lanka?
Some had even advanced as far as Anuradhapura, the capital seat of ancient Sri Lanka. According to well-known voyager A.D. Cosmos, surnamed Indicopleusies, a community of Persian traders who were ...
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The vanishing trail of Sri Lanka’s iconic tuskers calls for urgent action
With a single tusk that made him stand out, the majestic bull elephant Unicorn was a true king among the wild herds of ...
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10 Beautiful Places To Visit in Sri Lanka
As one of Sri Lanka’s ancient capitals, it is home to incredible ruins, statues, temples, and tombs. Here, you’ll witness the mastery of ancient architecture and Sinhalese art. If you’re ...
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Ancient City of Sigiriya
ICOMOS monitoring missions to these three World Heritage sites in Sri Lanka were undertaken in November December ... ICOMOS experts noted that the area surrounding the rock of the outer moat at the ...
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Ancient City of Polonnaruwa
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 ...
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Where to Eat, Sleep and Shop in Colombo, Sri Lanka
is one of the main Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka.Credit...Pietro Lo Casto “The Colombo National Museum is one of my favorite places because you could literally be the only person in this massive ...
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Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium
Dambulla International Cricket Stadium is the newest cricket venue in Sri Lanka ... trading town also famous for its ancient UNESCO protected Buddhist Cave Temples which date back to 85 B.C ...