How many years did the ruins of Anuradhapura lay deserted after 993 CE?
About 1000 years
About 500 years
About 750 years
About 2000 years
Answer
Anuradhapura, located in North Central Sri Lanka, was the capital of Sri Lanka from the 3rd century BCE to 993 CE. The city was abandoned after an invasion by Chola dynasty from South India. The city lay deserted for about 1000 years until it was rediscovered in the 19th century.
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