Sri Lanka’s first capital,founded in the 4th century B.C.is situated 206 km. fromColombo. According to theMahavansa, the ancient Sinha-la chronicle, this city was a.model of planning with pre-cincts set aside for huntsmen,scavengers, heretics as well asfor foreigners. There were separate cemeteries for high andlow castes, hostels and hospitals and a water supply wasassured by the … Continue reading Anuradhapura