Parakramabahu statue site, ancient city of Polonnaruwa, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sri Lanka, Asia

Ruins of the seven storied Royal Palace Vijayotpaya, Polonnaruwa ruins of the garden-city created by Parakramabahu the Great in the 12th century, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

Vatadage circular temple, Polonnaruwa ruins of the garden-city created by Parakramabahu the Great in the 12th century, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

Vatadage circular temple, Polonnaruwa ruins of the garden-city created by Parakramabahu the Great in the 12th century, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

Reclining Buddha statue, Polonnaruwa ruins of the garden-city created by Parakramabahu the Great in the 12th century, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

Buddha tooth relic temple, Polonnaruwa ruins of the garden-city created by Parakramabahu the Great in the 12th century, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

Bathing Pool (Kumara Pokuna) of Parakramabahu's Royal Palace, Polonnaruwa, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cultural Triangle, Sri Lanka, Asia

Stone guardian lion statue at the Audience Hall at Parakramabahu's Royal Palace, Polonnaruwa, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sri Lanka, Asia

Parakramabahu's Royal Palace, Polonnaruwa, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cultural Triangle, Sri Lanka, Asia

Audience Hall ruins at Parakramabahu's Royal Palace, Polonnaruwa, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sri Lanka, Asia

Ruins of Parakramabahu's Royal Palace, Polonnaruwa, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cultural Triangle, Sri Lanka, Asia

Statue of Parakramabahu the Great, medieval king, responsible for unifying the island in the 12th century, Polonnaruwa, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sri Lanka, Asia