Sri Lanka: A detail of the Valaikkara Stone Inscription at the 11th century Atadage (relic shrine), Polonnaruwa

The Valaikkara Stone Inscription is dated to 1100 CE and is thought to have been left by Tamil soldiers in Polonnaruwa.

Atadage, an ancient relic shrine was built by King Vijayabahu I (r. 1055 - 1110), and was once used to keep the Relic of the Tooth of the Buddha.

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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David Henley

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Pictures From Asia

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CULTURAL TRIANGLE