Polonnaruva became the capital after the fall of Anuradhapura at the end of the 10th century AD. The greatest level of building activity occured between 1059 and 1207 AD under the ruler ship of Vijayabahu I, Parakramabahu I, and Nissanka Malla.
detail of the moonstone step
Gal Pota
(stone book, extolling the virtues of the King)
(stone book, extolling the virtues of the King)
reclining Buddha
(14 meters long)
(14 meters long)
Royal Palace
(now in ruins, but was 100 foot by 40 foot and had seven stories)
(now in ruins, but was 100 foot by 40 foot and had seven stories)
Standing Buddha
(7 meters tall)
(7 meters tall)
The entrance
Vatadage
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