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Paleolithic
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Early Modern Period
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Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
About
Anuradhapura is a prominent archaeological site in Sri Lanka, known for its ancient Sinhalese civilization and its role as a major center of Theravada Buddhism. Founded in the 5th century BCE, the city was a thriving urban center with complex irrigation systems and religious structures, including the Anuradhapura Maha Viharaya and the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, a sacred fig tree. As the first capital of the Sinhala Kingdom, it served as a focal point for political and spiritual life for over a millennium. Despite being abandoned after the Chola invasion in the 10th century CE, Anuradhapura remains a significant pilgrimage site, reflecting its enduring cultural and historical importance.
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- Country
- Sri Lanka
- Source
- Wikipedia