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Sri Lanka: Thuparama Image House, Polonnaruwa

Sri Lanka: Thuparama Image House, Polonnaruwa

Thuparama was built by King Parakramabahu the Great (1123 - 1186). Polonnaruwa, the second most ancient of Sri Lanka's kingdoms, was first declared the capital city by King Vijayabahu I, who defeated the Chola invaders in 1070 CE to reunite the country under a national leader.






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CPA Media Co. Ltd.

Photographer:

David Henley

Credit:

Pictures From Asia

Theme:

CULTURAL TRIANGLE

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