A lone tree in the grounds of a dagoba at Polonnaruwa ancient city Sri Lanka

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Polonnaruwa the ancient ruined 12 century capital city of Sri Lanka represents the high point in early Sri Lankan civilization. The ancient site is situated over 4 kilometres comprising of Citadels, Palaces, large brick dagobas, royal baths and shrines some ruined others well preserved.

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Size: 5128px × 3412px
Location: Polonaruwa Sri Lanka
Photo credit: © Malcolm McDougall Photography / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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