Sri Lanka North Central Province
Polonnaruwa
Ancient city in Sri Lanka, known for its well-preserved ruins of an advanced civilization and UNESCO World Heritage Site status.
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Historic Polonnaruwa and its half-crumbled ruins represent a time more than 800 years in the past, when Sri Lanka was ruled by dynastic kings. The site was established by the Cholas around the 10th or 11th centuries and went on to become one of the most important and powerful trading centers before total destruction in 1214. These days, the remains are a UNESCO World Heritage Site that’s a must for any history buffs hitting the island.
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