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Why were parts of contemporary Anuradhapura city moved during the mid-20th century?
To expand the city
To make it a tourist spot
To preserve the site of the ancient capital
Due to natural calamities
Answer
The ruins of the ancient city of Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and they were at risk of being destroyed by the construction of modern buildings. In the mid-20th century, the Sri Lankan government decided to move parts of the modern city away from the ancient ruins, in order to preserve the site.
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