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Anuradhapura

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Tour Guide, Negombo, Sri Lanka

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This 5th century capital of Srilanka has been a well known city even before the advent of Buddhism.Anuradhapura served as the capital of the country for nearly 1400 years.Here is found the largest number of ancient monuments of the sinhala civilization.Taking pride of place is the Sri Maha Bodhi ,tree over 2000 years old .Marvels of ancient architecture,sculpture ,art and craft and irrigation are also evidenced everywhere.