Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 7 hours ago
Would you trek through the jungle to visit these ruins?
Polonnaruwa was Sri Lanka’s capital from the 11th to 13th centuries CE. It was ruled by both the Cholas and the Sinhalese, which means that there is a beautiful mix of Hindu and Buddhist architecture at the site. There aren’t many places where you can see such large Buddhas directly carved into a rock face 🪷
One of Polonnaruwa’s claims to fame was its water management system to ensure its population was properly looked after. But it was also filled with beautiful religious monuments, administrative buildings, and palaces. It’s a prime example of a medieval-era Sri Lankan city and its exceptional preservation helps archaeologists better understand how major cities like this functioned in the Middle Ages.
Where do you want to go next for Ancient Site Sunday? Comment your favourite archaeological site below! 👇
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#ancienthistory #ancientindia #archaeology #srilanka #archaeologicalsite | Sri Lanka tourism | ancient Sri Lanka | places to go in Sri Lanka | visit Sri Lanka | things to see Sri Lanka | UNESCO World Heritage Site | ancient city | history | medieval history | Indian history
Would you trek through the jungle to visit these ruins?
Polonnaruwa was Sri Lanka’s capital from the 11th to 13th centuries CE. It was ruled by both the Cholas and the Sinhalese, which means that there is a beautiful mix of Hindu and Buddhist architecture at the site. There aren’t many places where you can see such large Buddhas directly carved into a rock face 🪷
One of Polonnaruwa’s claims to fame was its water management system to ensure its population was properly looked after. But it was also filled with beautiful religious monuments, administrative buildings, and palaces. It’s a prime example of a medieval-era Sri Lankan city and its exceptional preservation helps archaeologists better understand how major cities like this functioned in the Middle Ages.
Where do you want to go next for Ancient Site Sunday? Comment your favourite archaeological site below! 👇
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#ancienthistory #ancientindia #archaeology #srilanka #archaeologicalsite | Sri Lanka tourism | ancient Sri Lanka | places to go in Sri Lanka | visit Sri Lanka | things to see Sri Lanka | UNESCO World Heritage Site | ancient city | history | medieval history | Indian history
