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Yapahuwa - Sri Lankan Ancient Kingdom to visit

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  Yapahuwa is an excellent place with great historical value.This is one of the best historical sites in Sri Lanka. It inherits a glorious history. As you enter the rock fortress premise, you can feel that pride even in your first sight. This  historical sites hold the importance of Sri Lankan astonishing architecture.  Yapahuwa is located in Kurunegala district, 147km away from Colombo. The whole area has covered with the dry wind most of the day times. As you enter the fortress premises, you can see the stairs carved from stone. It is not much more challenging to climb. That stairs add a mind-blowing view to the premises. Once you reach the top of the summit, you can have a great look. Arial View From The Yapahuwa Kingdom Yapahuwa served as the capital of Sri Lanka from 1273 to 1284. It was a palace and military stronghold against foreign invaders. When king Buvanekabahu transferred to Yapahuwa, he brought the Sacred Tooth Relic with him and kept in the Tooth Te...