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Archaeological & Heritage Sites
Polonnaruwa Ancient City
Medieval capital showcasing advanced hydraulic engineering
Period: 11th-12th centuries CE
Status: UNESCO World Heritage Site (1982)
Sigiriya Ancient City
Lion Rock fortress with ancient frescoes and gardens
Period: 5th century CE
Status: UNESCO World Heritage Site (1982)
Sacred City of Anuradhapura
First capital of Sri Lanka with Buddhist monasteries
Period: 4th century BCE – 11th century CE
Status: UNESCO World Heritage Site (1982)
Galle Fort
Colonial fortified city built by Portuguese and Dutch
Period: 16th-18th centuries
Status: UNESCO World Heritage Site (1988)
Matara Fort
Colonial fortified city built by Portuguese and Dutch
Period – 16th – 19th Centuries
Golden Temple of Dambulla
Cave temple complex with Buddhist murals and statues
Period: 1st century BCE onwards
Status: UNESCO World Heritage Site (1991)
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