Anuradhapura
Americannoun
noun
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The oldest plant in the world of known planting date is the Ficus religiosa Sri Maha Bodhi, which was planted in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, in 288 BC.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2024
Tamil minority lawmaker Gajen Ponnambalam said Ratwatte summoned Tamil prisoners after going to the prison in Anuradhapura.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 15, 2021
Uga Escapes runs the wonderful Jungle Beach in Kuchaveli, as well as Uga Bay in Passikudah and Ulagalla in Anuradhapura, which makes for a relaxing stop en route to the east coast from Colombo.
From Washington Post • Dec. 8, 2016
Less than 50 transplants have been performed at Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital, the affected area’s main health facility, while desperate patients post daily newspaper ads with their photos and blood types, pleading for someone to help.
From Washington Times • Jan. 18, 2015
The king made over to the Church the Mahâmegha garden and proceeded to construct a series of religious edifices in Anuradhapura and its neighbourhood.
From Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 3 by Eliot, Charles, Sir
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