Samadhi - Voice of Sri Lanka-21-05-2016-Polonnaruwa-The second Royal kingdom of ancient Sri Lanka
Update: 2016-05-21
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Polonnaruwa was the second royal kingdom of ancient Sri Lanka in the 11th and 12th centuries. During the time of king Parakramabahu the Great, Sri Lanka was known as the ‘ Granary of the East’. This is the golden era of Sri Lankan History. This ancient city was meticulously planned by the rulers of Polonnaruwa .The ruins of ancient city amenities, image houses, stupas, temples, libraries, educational research institutes, royal buildings display the rich ancient culture of the Polonnaruwa period. The irrigation systems with intricate networks were outstanding. This city is a UNESCO world heritage site.
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