Anuradhapura Kingdom
Ancient Anuradhapura Kingdom Anuradhapura City, District and Location Anuradhapura, situated in Sri Lanka's north-central province, is a significant urban center. It is situated in the dry zone of Sri Lanka. The terrain is generally flat with scattered low hills and small lakes. It serves as the capital city of the North Central Province and Anuradhapura District. Positioned along the banks of the historic Malwathu Oya, Anuradhapura city is located 205 kilometers (127 miles) north of Sri Lanka's executive and judicial capital, Colombo. Anuradhapura has a land area of approximately 7,179 square kilometers (2,772 square miles). Renowned for its remarkably preserved remnants of the ancient Sinhalese civilization, Anuradhapura has attained the status of a World Heritage Site. Anuradhapura is one of the prominent Cultural Triangle sites. The other Cultural Triangle sites being Polonnaruwa, Kandy,Sigiriya and Dambulla. Anuradhapura city can be reached from Colombo via Kurunegala -D...