Sri Lanka Medieval Built: c. 11th-13th century AD UNESCO

Ancient City of Polonnaruwa

Ancient City of Polonnaruwa is a major historical site in Sri Lanka associated with the medieval period. The surviving structures and archaeological record make it a key reference point for regional history.

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Ancient City of Polonnaruwa

Sri Lanka

Longitude: 81

Latitude: 7.94

Historical Significance

The site helps document political power, religious practice, architecture, and daily life in its era. It remains an important landmark for historical research, education, and cultural memory.

Facts

Fact 1

Historical Period

Ancient City of Polonnaruwa is commonly dated to c. 11th-13th century AD.

Fact 2

Geographic Context

The site is located in present-day Sri Lanka at approximately longitude 81.0000 and latitude 7.9400.

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