Sacred City of Anuradhapura
The 160m high brick stupa of Jetavana, one of Anuradhapura's largest monuments. It was the world's tallest stupa built by King Mahasena of Anuradhapura (273–301 AD).
Anuradhapura, a Ceylonese political and religious capital that flourished for 1,300 years, was abandoned after an invasion in 993 AD. It was a major intellectual centre for early Theravāda Buddhism. Hidden away in dense jungle for many years, excavations have taken place at the site, beginning in 1884-86. With its palaces, monasteries and monuments, Anuradhapura is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Sacred City of Anuradhapura
The 160m high brick stupa of Jetavana, one of Anuradhapura's largest monuments. It was the world's tallest stupa built by King Mahasena of Anuradhapura (273–301 AD).
Anuradhapura, a Ceylonese political and religious capital that flourished for 1,300 years, was abandoned after an invasion in 993 AD. It was a major intellectual centre for early Theravāda Buddhism. Hidden away in dense jungle for many years, excavations have taken place at the site, beginning in 1884-86. With its palaces, monasteries and monuments, Anuradhapura is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.