Ancient Cities in Sri Lanka

Ancient Cities of Sri Lanka. Exquisitely carved stone friezes, serene statues of Lord Buddha, dazzlingly decorated temples built in to rocky overhangs, and feats of irrigation that amaze the world even today are just some of the treasures left by a proud civilization stretching back more than two thousand years. Glorious Reminders of a Resplendent Past The remains of Sri Lanka’s ancient and conversationalists palaces, monasteries, shrines, water garden sand temples bear witness to thriving kingdoms and to the influence of Buddhism.These reminders of the past are so outstanding that five areas have the distinction of being designated World-heritage Sites by UNESCO.