Anuradhapura’s architectural heritage highlights ancient engineering brilliance, featuring impressive stupas like Jetavanaramaya and Ruwanwelisaya. Thuparamaya, Sri Lanka's first stupa, houses the Buddha’s relic. Monasteries like Abhayagiri were cultural hubs, and structures like the Lovamahapaya offer insights into royal life. The city's advanced irrigation systems, including Basawakkulama, showcase engineering ingenuity essential for sustaining its population.
Polonnaruwa’s architecture showcases ancient Sri Lankan ingenuity. The Royal Palace, built by King Parakramabahu I, symbolized political power, while the Vatadage in the Sacred Quadrangle features intricate stone carvings. The Gal Vihara’s Buddha statues demonstrate exceptional craftsmanship, and the Parakrama Samudra highlights advanced hydraulic engineering. The Rankoth and Kiri Vehera stupas reflect the era’s architectural mastery.
