Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura (, ; , ) is a major city located in the north central plain of Sri Lanka. It is the capital city of North Central Province and the capital of Anuradhapura District. The city lies north of the current capital of Colombo in the North Central Province, on the banks of the historic Malwathu Oya. The city is now a World Heritage Site famous for its well-preserved ruins of the ancient Sinhalese civilisation.
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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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