One of the grandest monastic cities the world has ever seen established in the 4th century BC with the arrival of Buddhism is the important early kingdom located in north central province 206km from Colombo is an impressive reminder of an ancient civilization. Principle city of Sri Lanka for 1500 years and home to 127 kings of islands a magical place featuring some of the most ancient archeological treasures in Sri Lanka. The Buddhism introduced officially to Sri Lanka in Mihintale in ANURADHAPURA.According to the stories and the chronicles this is where the first ever IQ test was held and First ever declared sanctuary and continued up-to-date in the world. The Sri Maha Bodhi right sapling of the original sacred Bo tree in Buddha Gaya in India under which The Buddha attained enlightenment is the oldest recorded tree in the world. Even today The director of the botanical gardens has to inspect the tree once a month and submit a report to the minister in charge of religious affairs on the health of the tree. The Jetawana dagoba once the tallest structure in the world among the The colossal dagobas in Anuradhapura rivaled the pyramids of Egypt in scale The Thuparama dagoba enshrines Buddha’s collarbone and The fully restored Ruwan weli seya (stupa) Enshrines A bowl of Buddha’s relic is beautifully illuminated at night. The Samadhi Buddha Statue which depicts the Buddha in a deep meditation in weerassana posture carved out in a dolomite marble presented the compassion, Loving kindness and serenity beautifully as the qualities of Buddha. The Brazen Palace was the chapter house those and was a 100ft height nine storey structure with 1000 rooms 1600 columns which monks were occupied according to their seniority. Anuradhapura is nestled between three vast reservoirs known as tanks – the basawakkulama, The tissa wewa and Nuwara wewa .Part of irrigation system developed from the 4th B.C onwards, these still carry water to the dry zone, living testament to the engineering skills of the ancient rulers.The raised bunds of the tanks are perfect for an evening stroll and some bird watching, while also offering great views of the city’s dagobas.

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