Abhayagiri museum is yet another placed to gain information regarding the oldest sacred city Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka. Abhayagiri museum was funded by the Government of China as a result of the friendship between our nations since from the past. It is a great opportunity for the tourists from all around the world to get awaked about the Anuradahapura Kingdom and Abhayagiri monastery. It should be noted that the valuable ancient findings were in danger as there was no place to recover them. Some were stacked in the same premises where they found. Therefore it is like a house to the archeological findings which demonstrate and promenade the combination and inter ethnical supports between Sri Lankans and Chinese. The Abhayagiriya museum has represented the cultural heritage and the religious patrimony of the era. Being a UNESCO world heritage site, Anuradhapura city must be protected. Chinese monk Fa hiiyun who was also a Buddhist explorer and a researcher had also visited the dagoba in 412 AD and recorded, evidenced that there were about 4000 monks in residence at Abhayagiri complex. In purpose, he was to translate some Buddhist texts.
Somehow the thero had taken his records back to China. The museum has consisted of sculptures, Jewellery, pottery, ornaments, glass, tiles, handi crafts and so on which were found at the entire site whereas it was excavated. In 2011 some artifacts were discovered by the archeological excavators near the Abhayagiriya monastry. They are also exhibited in the museum. Therefore the ruins will no longer be led to the hands of the robbers. Be careful not to touch or steel any monument. It is a great disrespect, in memory of our past Kings. Even they may scold you in your dreams.
Harking back to Anuradhapura kingdom, the records of Fa Hiyun convey lots of information about the monasteries, tooth relic, Dagobas, the background of the civilization and religious background at that time. Instead of such connections to the entire world, Sinhalese were capable of developing their knowledge and skills. It’s a pleasure to say that the museum will support, provide answers to frequently asked questions which can be arisen within the travelers regarding the history of Anuradapura especially Abhayagiriya. In fact, share your ideas about this place with your friends and relations. It will be a great opportunity to exhibit the richness of ancient Sri Lankan Archeological and Irrigation System.