This was the medieval capital of Sri Lanka from the 10th Century AD. In its time the city was protected by 6 km (3 ½ miles) of encircling walls and strategically commanded all the crossings over the Mahaveli River guarding the Southern Province.polonnaruwa
This was the medieval capital of Sri Lanka from the 10th Century AD. In its time the city was protected by 6 km (3 ½ miles) of encircling walls and strategically commanded all the crossings over the Mahaveli River guarding the Southern Province.