Ancient City of Polonnaruwa
UNESCO Map
Description: 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.
Date inscribed: 1982.0
Area in hectares: 0
Category specified: Cultural
State: Sri Lanka
Region: Asia and the Pacific
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