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How often was the ancient city of Anuradhapura abandoned before it was partially moved in the 20th century?

  • Twice

  • Three Times

  • Only Thrice

  • Ten Times

Answer

The ancient city of Anuradhapura was founded in the 4th century BC and was the capital of Sri Lanka for nearly 1,400 years. It was abandoned three times due to natural disasters and invasions. The city was finally abandoned in the 14th century and was largely forgotten by the outside world until it was rediscovered by European explorers in the 19th century.
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