Ruined Cities in Sri Lanka

Sri Maha Bodhi

Ruwanweli Seya

Kuttam Pokuna

 There are many ruined cities in Sri Lanka. Sigiriya, Yapahuwa, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Panduwasnuwara are some of them. Anuradhapura city is regarded as the first capital city of Sri Lanka. According to the history it has been founded by King Pandukabhaya in 380 B.C. According to our historical chronicle Anuradhapura was a well planned city. Anuradhapura city is one of the most secret place, because there is a secret ‘Bo Tree’ under which the lord Buddha attained alignment more than 2600 years ago. We can see a large number of stone pillars and some other ruined in here.

Awukana Pilimaya

Nissanka Latha Mandapa

Polonnaruwa is another ruined city in Sri Lanka. It is situated 218 Km away from Colombo. We can see large numbers of ruined building here. Parackrama Samudraya is large tank situated in this ancient city.

Sigiriya is also an ancient city in Sri Lanka. It is situated is Matale District. It is a rock fortress; built by King Kashyapa between 473 A.C. and 491 A.C. Sigiriya is a world famous for its frescoes and the grafity written on the mirror wall. These places of historical and cultureral important. It should be protected because they are monuments that symbolize the great past of our country. They show skills and abilities of our ancient people. We should be proud of them.