The details about Anuradhapura is now available at
http://www.asiaexplorers.com/srilanka/anuradhapura_travel_guide.htmI am pleased to share the photos taken on the recent expedition by the AsiaExplorers Travel Club to the ancient city of Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka.
Can anybody tell me what's the tallest ancient stone monument in the world? Easy, it's the pyramid at Giza. What about the second tallest? Still the pyramid at Giza. Now, what about the third tallest?
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The Jetavana Dagoba
The tallest brick structure in the world.
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Kottum Pokuna
The name means "twin ponds". One of the two ponds of Kottum...
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Stone punkala
These "pots of abundance" flank the entrance steps to the ponds.
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Giant Pond of Abhayagiri
An inscribed stone stands in front of the Giant Pond of Abhayagiri.
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Pit at the Giant Pond
A filtration pool where water passes before entering the pool.
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Giant Pond of Abhayagiri
Another view of the giant pond showing the stones laid on its side.
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This is the oldest planted tree in the world, 2000-year-old sacred Sri Maha...
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The Sri Maha Bodhi up close.
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A Sri Lankan family visiting the Sri Maha Bodhi Tree during a festive day.
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The naga symbol is generally associated with water, and is often found...
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The Thuparama Dagoba is surrounded by pillars that once supported a...
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The Ruwanweliseya, the third biggest stupa in Sri Lanka, is a beautiful...
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The Elephant Wall surrounding the Ruwanweliseya Dagoba.
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Pilgrims doing their walk around the Ruwanweliseya Dagoba.
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The pilgrims are dressed in white.
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It's a wrap! Devotees wrapping the Ruwanweliseya Dagoba with religious...
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