Yaphuwa

 Yapahuwa



              Yapahuwa is a city which used to be a kingdom of sri lanka in ancient times. Although it may not hold the same prominence as the cities of Anuradhapura or polonnaruwa, the city does hold a special place in history.


                  Yapahuwa is better known for it's rock fortress. Another place which was built with a similar concept to sigiriya, the Yapahuwa rock fortress rises 100 metres from a plain. However, unlike sigirya, it is relatively peaceful these days, as it does not attract as many visitors. The Yapahuwa fortress was built in the 13th centuary to protect the kingdom from the south indian armies. Which had started invading sri lanka by then. And was also known by the name of the "fire rock"


                    King Buwanekabahu 1st set up his kingdom in Yapahuwa. One of the most outstanding features of the fortress in the steep ornamental stair case leading up to the ledge which held the tooth temple. The majestic lions near the top of the staircase have gained much fame for their superb craftmanship and are also depicted on the ten rupee note.



                     The porches on the stairway had beautifully carved stone windows. One of them is now displayed at the Colombo national museum. Another can be seen in the museum at the Yapahuwa historic site. The south indian influence of the time is apparent in the carvings of animals, dancers and musicians.



                       The museum stands to the right of the entrance. Stone sculptires of god Vishnu and Goddess Kali and fragements of the ancient pottery work are some of the items exhibited at this museum. So Yapahuwa is another ancient city proudly talked about.

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