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Map of Polonnaruva showing Places of Historical Interest
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Sri Lanka / 1949
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17 x 22.5 inches
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Rare pictorial tourist map of the Polonnaruva region printed and published under the direction of I.F. Wilson, M.C.  F.R.G.S. , the Ceylon Surveyor General.

The map shows the railways, roads and points of interest, each with an historical vignette. and explanation.  Places shown include:

  • Tivamka Image House
  • Lotus Bath
  • Demala Maya Seya
  • Gal Vihare
  • Devale
  • Rock Caves-Gopala Pabbatha
  • Kiri Vehera
  • Lankatilaka
  • Rankot Vehera
  • ancient Sluice (2)
  • Menik Vehera
  • Siva Devale No2
  • Satmahalprasadaya
  • Vatadage
  • Thuparamaya
  • Kumara Pokuna
  • Royal Palace
  • Ancient City Wall
  • The Parakrama Samudda
  • Rock Statue
  • Potgul Vihare

Polonnaruva District is one of the 25 districts of Sri Lanka, the second level administrative division of the country. It is also one of the two districts of North Central Province. The capital of the district is the city of Polonnaruva.

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Evidence of old folds, with some minor loss at intersections.
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