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Polonnaruwa

Rank:

UNESCO

Wonder Type: Cultural

Country: Sri Lanka

Best of: Archaeological Site, Ruins, Ancient

Description:

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 garden-city created by Parakramabahu I in the 12th century. [More Details]

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