Anuradhapura

One of the most well-known ancient towns on the island, Anuradhapura is a must-see on any tours of Sri Lanka. With ruins dating before christianity, Anuradhapura ranks among Athens, Alexandria, and Patalipurhra in the pantheon of human history. The Mahavamsa, the historical chronicle, confirms that the city was built in 380 BC. It shows the development of Sinhalese culture beginning in the 4th century BC. The capital city of the Sinhala Kings of Sri Lanka endured hardship, triumphed, was leveled to the ground, and was rebuilt like the majority of other towns whose wealth and the jealousy of neighboring monarchs was a prescription for recurrent calamities and cutting-edge engineering in reconstruction.

A unique collection of historic ruins, some of which have been lovingly restored, tell the story of the previous grandeur. The distant past of a majestic capital and a monastic city of kind-hearted kings, oppressive emperors, fleeing kings, and valiant conquerors reaches out to you from Sri Lanka history. The Dagoba – Thuparamaya was constructed by King Devanam Piya Tissa in the third century BC to enshrine the clavicle of the Buddha, considered a sacred relic that was gifted to the King by the Mau In the ninth century, Pandyan monarchs invaded and devastated the city. The city’s status as the capital of Sri Lanka came to an end in AD 993 when a conquering Indian King destroyed it. Mihintale, the oldest and first wildlife refuge ever built by humans, located close to Anuradhapura. According to legend, King Devanam Piyatissa, who loved to hunt deer, designated the entire region a protected reserve by royal decree after discovering Arahant Mahinda. This custom has persisted to this day. On your journey to Sri Lanka, you can visit more than 14 protected wild life parks in addition to Mihintale.

This city of shrines is decorated with the oldest tree in the world. In the third century B.C., it was carried across from India. Its holiness is derived from the fact that it was raised from a Bo Tree (ficus religiousa) in Bodhgaya, India. The ascetic Siddharathe sought enlightenment under the protection of the parent tree. The landscape of Anuradhapura has thus been shaped by the Buddha relics housed in stupas or dagobas. Your trip to Sri Lanka should be a memorable one. The question, “Can man escape his destiny? ” deserves an answer. Yes. See the Buddha’s Samadhi Statue, which exudes an unmatched level of deep tranquility. Is it possible to create a royal bath that is as elaborate and beautiful as a cathedral? See the twin ponds, I say. Discovering Sri Lanka means discovering the brilliance of the mankind.