QraveAncient City of Polonnaruwa
Cultural
| Country |  Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| Year inscribed | 1982 |
| Criteria | (i) (iii) |
Overview
Polonnaruwa was the second capital of Sri Lanka after the destruction of Anuradhapura in 993. It comprises, besides the Brahmanic monuments built by the Cholas, the monumental ruins of the fabulous garden-city created by Parakramabahu I in the 12th century.
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Source: UNESCO World Heritage List — CC BY-SA 4.0