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Sri Lanka: 12th century headless standing Buddha figure, Polonnaruwa

Sri Lanka: 12th century headless standing Buddha figure, 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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