Sri Lanka: A stone guardian lion at the public Audience Hall used by King Parakramabahu the Great (1123 - 1186), Royal Palace Group, Polonnaruwa

The Audience Hall was built by King Parakramabahu the Great (1123 - 1186).

Polonnaruwa, the second most ancient of Sri Lanka's kingdoms, was first declared the capital city by King Vijayabahu I, who defeated the Chola invaders in 1070 CE to reunite the country under a national leader.

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CPA Media Co. Ltd.

Photographer:

David Henley

Credit:

Pictures From Asia

Theme:

CULTURAL TRIANGLE