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Sri Lanka: Minor ruins at the ancient city of Polonnaruwa

Sri Lanka: Minor ruins at the ancient city of Polonnaruwa

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:

Rainer Krack

Credit:

Pictures From Asia

Theme:

CULTURAL TRIANGLE

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