Holding the mighty rock together
It is amazing how a giant rock standing in the
middle of a great plateau has mesmerised humans for many centuries.
Kings were enthralled by its natural fortress-like structure and the
creations of their artistes and architects still astound visitors
from all over the world.
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Vatadage at Medirigiriya :
Unique architectural marvel housing ancient stupa
Medirigiriya
Vatadage, the ancient stupa house is situated 25 km from Polonnaruwa.
The structure located in beautiful surroundings, has a history dating
back to pre-Christian times. The first reference to the site in the
chronicles was made during the reign of King Kanittha Tissa (192-194 AD)
of the Anuradhapura era. Later, many kings contributed to the complex,
and finally, after the invasion of Maga, the site was abandoned when the
Sinhalese migrated to southern parts, unable to bear the torture under
foreign rule.
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