Sri Lanka: Detail of a fresco in the Tivanka Image House, Polonnaruwa

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

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Pictures From Asia

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CULTURAL TRIANGLE