Archaeological Wonders Of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is an excellent repository of numerous archaeological wonders of yesteryears. These archaeological wonders offer fabulous travel experience in Sri Lanka and a visit to these places will always remain in your memory. The colossal stupas and palatial stone structures which dated back to more than 2000 years, depicts a long and rich history of Sri Lanka. Every city or town in Sri Lanka is dotted with these archaeological masterpieces which are created by rulers of various dynasties.

These outstanding archaeological wonders include religious shrines, network or water reservoirs, Dagabas: a colossal structure of globular shape containing relics of Lord Buddha, Stupas: a structure like dagaba, but containing bodily relics of monks, Vatadage: a circular shrine enclosing a small stupa, Pasada: Monastic residences, Moonstones: a flat semi circular stone found at entrances, Muragal: columns carved in stone to the shapes of serpents, goblins or warriors, Sellipi: Writings carved on Stone, Bithu Sithuvam: Colorful frescos done with paint made out of plant extracts and soil Vahalkade: a stony frontispiece featured on the four cardinal points-east, west, north and south of a stupa.

Some of the best archeological wonders of Sri Lanka are as follows:
The sacred city of Annuradhapura,
Reclining Buddha of Polonnawura,
Ancient city of Pollonnaruwa,
Golden Temple of Dambulla,
Hindu deities and demigods,
Adam’s Peak or Sri Pada, the Holy Footprint,
Mihintale Buddha