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A place that stays
A place that stays
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Watch light move across Parakrama Samudraya, the immense twelfth-century reservoir associated with King Parakramabahu I. This engineering landmark still supports communities, wildlife and the landscape of Polonnaruwa.
RegionPolonnaruwa, North Central Province
ExperienceHeritage
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Ancient reservoir\nRoyal engineering\nSunset views\nBirdlife
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