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Anuradhapura is an ancient city in Sri Lanka's north central region that now serves as the capital of the North Central Province and Anuradhapura District. It is recognized as a World Heritage Site for its well-preserved ruins, which represent an important period of early Sinhalese civilization.
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Article · Français
Anurâdhapura (en singhalais : අනුරාධපුර ; en tamoul : அனுராதபுரம்) est le chef-lieu du district d'Anuradhapura, dans la Province du Centre-Nord, au Sri Lanka. Fondée par le roi Devanampiya Tissa, elle était la capitale du Royaume d'Anuradhapura entre le IVe siècle av. J.-C. et le Xe siècle. Centre du bouddhisme theravada pendant de nombreux siècles, c'est l'une des plus anciennes villes au monde habitées de façon continue. Le site d'Anurâdhapura est inscrit au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO depuis 1982.
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AnuradhapuraAnuradhapura periodArchaeological sites in Sri LankaBuddhist pilgrimage sites in Sri LankaFormer populated places in Sri LankaPopulated places established in the 5th century BCProvincial capitals in Sri LankaTourist attractions in North Central Province, Sri LankaWorld Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka