Anuradhapura

Anuradhapura

ancient capital of the Sri Lankan kingdom with many ruins and relics
Anuradhapura - ancient capital of the Sri Lankan kingdom with many ruins and relics

Location: 

Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka

Duration: 

Sunday, September 10, 2017

Personal highlights

  1. Anuradhapura: ancient capital of the Sri Lankan kingdom
  2. UNESCO: protected for its historical importance and culture
  3. Isurumuniya: important old temple (300 BC) with many relics
  4. Sandahiru Seya: me helping local civilians to build a new stupa
  5. My trip: exploring the area by car and on foot under blue sky

Image sources

  1. Uncovered Stupa
  2. White colored Stupa
  3. Giant Lying Buddha
  4. Isurumuni Viharaya
  5. Me working on a Stupa

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