Ancient Cities

Another ancient city that has been declared a Unesco World Heritage Site is the ancient city of Sirigaya.

Located in Sri Lanka, Sirigaya is the home of the ruins of the capital made by King Cassapa. The ruins contain steps and galleries that seem to emerge froma lion made out of bricks and stone. This is one site that’s a must-see!

The fact that these ancient people were able to make a lion out of stones, bricks and their primitive tools is an architectural wonder.

Sirigaya is only one of the ancient cities in Sri Lanka and must not be missed out if you find yourself in the area.

Anuradhaoura is Sri Lanka’s first ever capital, located about 205 kilometers away from Colombo. Buddhist chronicles say that the city, which has been around since the 4th century was made from great planning.

Present were precincts,  hotels, hospitals and low and high caste cemeteries. Reserviors made sure that water was always in ample supply.

This ancient city was supposedly established in the spot where Buddha’s tree of enlightenment once stood. It remained a capital for 600 years and was sadly abandoned because of political strife and warfare.

It has only recently been found again, with some of its palaces, monuments and monasteries still intact.