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Ancient cities and rock temples
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See all properties →A brief, dated history of Sri Lanka. Ancient kingdoms and the coming of Buddhism By tradition the island first kingdom was founded by Prince Vijaya in 543 BC .
Read more →Buddhism shapes daily life, from white-clad temple visits to the great Esala Perahera procession in Kandy, while Hindu, Muslim and Christian communities add to
Read more →Sri Lankan cooking is vibrant and varied, far more than a single curry. Try: Rice and curry — a spread of many small dishes Hoppers (appa) — bowl-shaped ferment
Read more →Sri Lanka was known as Ceylon until 1972 The Sigiriya rock fortress is over 1,500 years old It is one of the world top tea exporters The island has the highest
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