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Sathmahal Prasada, Ancient City of Polonnaruwa (Polonnaruwa)



Polonnaruwa was the capital of Sinhala Kingdom from the 11th century to the 13th century. The city flourrished as a Buddist city because the Kings were emphasize the Buddhism dissemination.

This building called Sathmahal Prasada was a stupa built in the Polonnaruwa Period. It is said that the building was built by the moknks from Thailand.



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(2016.10.16)  The photographs were uploaded.