Thuparamaya TempleThuparamaya is an ancient Buddhist temple in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Located in the sacred area of Mahamewna park, the Thuparamaya Stupa is the earliest Dagoba to be constructed in the island, dating back to the reign of King Devanampiya Tissa (247-207 BC). The temple has been formally recognised by the Government as an archaeological site in Sri... read more

Era : Anuradhapura
Built : King Devanampiya Tissa
Some Construction : King Lajjithissa, King Vasabha, King Gotabhaya, King Dhathusena, King Aggabodhi II, King Datopathissa i, King Datopathissa II, King Kassapa II, King Manavamma, King Aggabodhi VI, King Mahinda II, King Udaya I, King Sena I

Thuparamaya TempleThuparamaya is an ancient Buddhist temple in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Located in the sacred area of Mahamewna park, the Thuparamaya Stupa is the earliest Dagoba to be constructed in the island, dating back to the reign of King Devanampiya Tissa (247-207 BC). The temple has been formally recognised by the Government as an archaeological site in Sri... read more

Era : Anuradhapura
Built : King Devanampiya Tissa
Some Construction : King Lajjithissa, King Vasabha, King Gotabhaya, King Dhathusena, King Aggabodhi II, King Datopathissa i, King Datopathissa II, King Kassapa II, King Manavamma, King Aggabodhi VI, King Mahinda II, King Udaya I, King Sena I

Giritale Wewa Giritale tank (Sinhalese: ගිරිතලේ වැව) is a reservoir in Giritale and Minneriya. It was built by King Agbo II (608-618). It is believed that the tank was renovated by King Parakramabahu, the Great (1153–1186).Later, it was subjected to renovation in 1905, 1942 and 1952 during colonial era. Giritale Tank was considered as the deepest tank in Sri Lanka during the rule of medieval capital... read more

Era : Polonnaruwa
Built : King Aggabodhi II

Medirigiriya Vatadage Medirigiriya (Sinhalese: මැදිරිගිරිය) is a town located in Polonnaruwa District in North Central Province, Sri Lanka. The elevation of the town is 61 m (200 ft).  The famous archaeological site of Medirigiriya Vatadage is located about 1 km (0.62 mi) from the town... read more

Era : Polonnaruwa
Some Construction : King Kanitta Tissa, King Aggabodhi II, King Sena II
Reconstruction : King Vijayabahu I

Thuparamaya TempleThuparamaya is an ancient Buddhist temple in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Located in the sacred area of Mahamewna park, the Thuparamaya Stupa is the earliest Dagoba to be constructed in the island, dating back to the reign of King Devanampiya Tissa (247-207 BC). The temple has been formally recognised by the Government as an archaeological site in Sri... read more

Era : Anuradhapura
Built : King Devanampiya Tissa
Some Construction : King Lajjithissa, King Vasabha, King Gotabhaya, King Dhathusena, King Aggabodhi II, King Datopathissa i, King Datopathissa II, King Kassapa II, King Manavamma, King Aggabodhi VI, King Mahinda II, King Udaya I, King Sena I

Kuttam Pokuna One of the best specimen of bathing tanks or pools in ancient Sri Lanka is the pair of pools known as Kuttam Pokuna (Twin Ponds/Pools). The said pair of pools were built by the Sinhalese in the ancient kingdom of Anuradhapura. These are considered one of the significant achievements in the field of hydrological engineering and outstanding architectural and artistic creations of the ancient Sinhalese. Dimensions A garden was landscaped which separates the two ponds which long is... read more

Era : Anuradhapura
Built : King Aggabodhi I