The former capital city of Sri lanka Anuradhapura won’t be ever missed by the travelers who admire great history and cultures. Though It’s a ruined, Anuradhapura remains the Golden Capital of Sri Lankan Tourism. One of the world heritage sites, Anuradhapura dates back to the 5th century to be found. But the archeologists argue that it has been endured in the 10th century. It is said that King Pandukhabhaya founded his capital in Anuradhapura around 437 B.C. significantly he developed the city with administrative and sanitary services. Thereby His son Mutasive ruled Anuradhapura for about 60 years. Then the son of Mutasive, King Devanam piya tissa was elected to the throne.
Being one of the best places in the cultural triangle of Sri Lanka wide range of venues consisting monastic buildings, pleasure gardens, dagobas and ponds can be explored. Rathnaprasada ,Lovamahapaya (Brazon Palace) are monastic buildings in Anuradhapura. Ponds, tanks or the lakes were served the peasantry by fulfilling the safe water and sanitation services as well as animals. You will find the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi (Sacred Bo tree), recognized as the oldest survived sacred tree in the world. Ruwanwelim Maha Seya Dagoba , Thuparama, Jetavanaram Dagoba , Samadhi Buddha Statue, Mirisawetiya and Isurumuniya Viharaya are few of the attractions in Anuradhapura that will attract you most. Today the city is famous for its ruins which have been in good condition, preserved and protected. Thus it is one of the most sacred cities in Sri Lanka. Therefore the local and indigenous travelers who are having a sense of history, visit this place. Anuradhapura city is also enriched and recognized with an advanced and complex irrigation system. Most of these reservoirs are still facilitated the peasantry.
Obviously, the south Indian invaders like Chola and Soli invasions have also influenced the culture, religion and life styles during the time. Anuradhapura was the royal capital of 109 kings and 4 queens. Anuradhapura kingdom was moved to polonnaruwa in 1073 and the people. As the kingdom was commuted to coastal and up countries most of the community had to change their native places in order to get employed. Thereby the monastic destinations, dagobas, palaces, and ponds were significantly rendered until the British excavators and explorers recovered them in early 19th century. Even today archeologists are on their duty to explore the ancient heritage of Anuradhapura.