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Event archaeological South Asia

Anuradhapura

500 BCE – 1017 CE

Ancient capital of Sri Lanka for over 1,400 years, with massive brick dagobas, sacred Bo tree cuttings, and elaborate irrigation…

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City in North Central Province, Sri Lanka

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Landmark · South Asia

Anuradhapura

500 BCE – 1017 CE

Ancient capital of Sri Lanka for over 1,400 years, with massive brick dagobas, sacred Bo tree cuttings, and elaborate irrigation reservoirs

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