Ranmasu Uyana is a

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containing the ancient Magul Uyana (Royal Gardens). It is situated close to Isurumuni Vihara and

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in the ancient sacred city of

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. It sits on approximately , and is a noted example of Sri Lankan

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of the pre-Christian era. According to an inscription found in

Vessagiri Vessagiriya, or Issarasamanarama, is an ancient Buddhist forest monastery that is part of the ruins of Anuradhapura, one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka. It is located about half a mile south of Isurumuniya, among boulders. Begun in the re ...

ya, the

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to the park was supplied by Tessa Wewa and then released to rice fields around Isurumuni Vihara. In the park are various ponds, and the remains of small buildings. According to legend it is believed that Prince Saliya met Asokamala in this garden. Ranmasu means Goldfish. The Royal Goldfish Park has the Star Gate map which is encircled by fish.

History

Royal gardens were first constructed here in the time of King Tissa (3rd century BC), when the reservoir was built. However, the pleasure pavilions and other fixtures seen today date from the 8th-9th centuries AD.

Popular culture

Claims have been published on the

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and television documentaries that a carving within the park known as ''Sakwala Chakraya'' was an interface or

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"between humans and some intelligent species from outer space". Such claims have been called "absurd" by

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, who suggest the carving could simply be an early

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Gallery

File:Stargate in Anuradhapura.jpg, Star Gate Situated in Ranmasu Uyana File:Royal Water Gardens, Anuradhapura 085.jpg, Royal gardens from the 8th-9th centuries AD File:Royal Water Gardens, Anuradhapura 096.jpg, Closeup of the pavilion and tank File:Royal Water Gardens, Anuradhapura 094.jpg, Frieze of elephants

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Royal Water Gardens of Anuradhapura
{{SriLanka-stub Parks in Sri Lanka Anuradhapura Tourist attractions in North Central Province, Sri Lanka Geography of North Central Province, Sri Lanka Archaeological protected monuments in Anuradhapura District Anuradhapura period

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