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History
The Sinhalese arrived in
Anuradhapura
Ruwanveli Seya
Popularly regarded as the greatest, and certainly the most popular among the Buddhists, of the stupas at
Aukana Buddha
Aukana Buddha
The 13 meter high statue carved out of solid granite, goes back to the 5th century, to the reign of King Dathusena. (about 50km south of
Isurumuniya
Isurumuniya temple built in the 3rd century B.C. is noted for its rock carvings. The best known among these is the "Lovers". Many a poet and song writer has taken inspiration from this carving to write their masterpieces. It is believed that the carving may represent Saliya the son of the great king Dutugamunu and the low-caste maiden whom he loved.
Mihintale
The temple of Mihintale is where Thero Mahinda, the son of Great Indian Emperor Asoka introduced Buddihism to the king of Sri Lanka Thissa.
Mahinda's sister Theri Sangamitta carried a off shoot of the the ', the holy Bo tree that gave shelter to Buddha to attain Nibbana. Sri Maha Bodhi' The Bo tree was planted at Anuradhapura, where it still grows as the oldest tree with a recorded history in the world.
Jethawanaya
The monastery complex is built where it is believed to be the cremation grounds of the Mahinda Thera who introduced Buddhism to
Jethawana Monastery
The monastery complex is built where it is believed to be the cremation grounds of the Mahinda Thera who introduced Buddhism to
Ritigala
A beautifully paved footpath, several elevated platforms, ruins of an old hospital and remains of a terraced pond are what is unearthed at this 180 BC Buddhist monastery at the foothill of 600m high Ritigala Rock. Dating back to around 350 B.C is one of the oldest historical places mentioned in the ancient chronicles. (about 50km south east of
Ruwanweli Seya
Museum
The
ElephantWall
ElephantWall
Abhayagiri Stupa and Monastery
Abhayagiri is the largest monastery complex in the
Covering an area of 200ha the monastery include full components of a Buddhist temple as well as other buildings. The stupa at Abhayagiri is 108m tall and one of the tallest brick buildings of the ancient world.
Thuparama
Guard stone at Thuparama
Thuparama is considered to be the oldest dagoba in
Flora of Sinharaja
Flora of Sinharaja
The vegetation of Sinharaja may be described either as a tropical lowland rain forest or tropical wet evergreen forest.some striking characteristics of the forest are the loftiness of the dominant trees, the straightness of their bole, the abundance of regeneration and the diversity of species. Average height of the trees varies between 35m � 40m.some individuals rise even upto 50m.The vegetation of Sinharaja is that of humid wet evergreen forest type with a high degree of endemism. In fact some families such as Dipterocarpaceae show an endemism more than 90%. The untapped genetic potential of Sinharaja flora is enormous.
Out of the 211 woody trees and lianas so far identified within the reserve 139 (66%) are endemic. Similarly, high levels of endemism are perhaps true for the lower plants like ferns, epiphyts as well.out of 25 general endemic to
Wasgamuwa Park
Situated approximately 200 km. away from
Uda Walawe Park
Situated 170 km. South East of
Horton Park
The
Bundala Park
Gal Oya Park
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for its elephant population.
Maduru Oya Park
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