Rankoth Vehera

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Rankoth Vehera is a large ancient stupa located in the historic city of Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka. Built by King Nissanka Malla between 1187 and 1196, it is one of the most significant Buddhist monuments in the Polonnaruwa period. Its name means “Stupa with the Golden Pinnacle,” reflecting its historical original design and spiritual importance.

The stupa is constructed entirely of brick and originally had a much greater height than it does today. Its base has a circumference of approximately 550 feet and it stands about 108 feet tall in its present state. Rankoth Vehera includes four large vahalkadas (ornate ritual platforms) aligned with the cardinal directions and sits on a large square terrace.

Visitors to Rankoth Vehera can walk along the terrace entrances, observe the brick craftsmanship and architectural style, and reflect on the stupa’s resemblance to Ruwanwelisaya in Anuradhapura. The site encourages quiet contemplation and offers views of the archaeological surroundings in Polonnaruwa. Guided tours are often available, explaining its history, inscriptions, and religious function.

Accessible year-round, the best time to visit Rankoth Vehera is during the dry season when paths are firm and visibility is clear. It is situated in the Polonnaruwa Ancient City, which is well connected by road and public transport. Entry to the archaeological park where Rankoth Vehera is located usually involves an admission fee and opening hours during daylight.

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Over het district Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa is de op één na grootste stad in de noord-centrale provincie van Sri Lanka. De oude stad Polonnaruwa is door UNESCO uitgeroepen tot Werelderfgoed. Polonnaruwa heeft een rijke geschiedenis van veroveringen en strijd achter de rug en vormt terecht het derde element in de Culturele Driehoek. Gelegen op ongeveer 140 km ten noordoosten van Kandy, biedt Polonnaruwa urenlang eindeloos plezier voor liefhebbers van geschiedenis en cultuur, met talloze bezienswaardigheden van betekenis.

Much of the physical ruins standing today are credited to King Parakrama Bahu I who spent many royal resources on town planning, including parks, edifices, irrigation systems and so on. The period of his rule is considered a golden age where the kingdom thrived and prospered under a visionary ruler. The Parakrama Samudra is a mammoth tank and named after its patron. The popular kings Royal Palace, the Audience Hall encircled by beautifully carved stone elephants and the Bathing Pool reflect the superior engineering capabilities of the time.

Over Noord-Centrale Provincie

De Noord-Centrale Provincie, de grootste provincie van het land, beslaat 16% van het totale landoppervlak. De Noord-Centrale Provincie bestaat uit twee districten: Polonnaruwa en Anuradhapure. Anuradhapura is het grootste district van Sri Lanka. De oppervlakte bedraagt ​​7.128 km².

De Noord-Centrale Provincie biedt talloze mogelijkheden voor investeerders om hun bedrijf te starten, met name in de landbouw, agrarische bedrijven en de veehouderij. Meer dan 65% van de bevolking van de Noord-Centrale Provincie is afhankelijk van basislandbouw en agrarische bedrijven. De NCP wordt ook wel "Wew Bendi Rajje" genoemd, omdat er meer dan 3000 middelgrote en grote tanks in de provincie staan. Sri Maha Bodiya, Ruwanweli Seya, Thuparama Dageba, het Abayagiri-klooster, Polonnaruwa Rankot Wehera en Lankathilake zijn bang.

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