Daily Archive: April 24, 2024

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Anuradhapura: The city of Anuradha (Part II)

By Ama H. Vanniarachchy Anuradhapura is considered the longest-lasting capital city on the island. When Anuradhapura was the capital of Sri Lanka, the island witnessed its golden era, in many aspects. Anuradhapura, while serving as the capital city of Sri Lanka, was the centre of Theravada Buddhism and the Sinhala...

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Anuradhapura: The City of Anuradha (Part I)

“probably the longest standing capital city in the world” By Ama H. Vanniarachchy “When he was thus left victor in battle, Pandukabhaya went thence to the dwelling-place of his great-uncle Anuradha. The great-uncle handed over his palace to him and built himself a dwelling elsewhere; but he dwelt in his...