{"id":13172,"date":"2023-03-03T13:59:17","date_gmt":"2023-03-03T08:29:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.experientialjourneys.com.au\/sri-lanka\/?post_type=experience&p=13172"},"modified":"2025-08-15T06:46:48","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T01:16:48","slug":"explore-the-mysterious-ruins-of-an-ancient-mountain-monastery-ritigala","status":"publish","type":"experience","link":"https:\/\/www.experientialjourneys.com.au\/sri-lanka\/experience\/explore-the-mysterious-ruins-of-an-ancient-mountain-monastery-ritigala\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore the Mysterious Ruins of an Ancient Mountain Monastery \u2013 Ritigala"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Explore the Mysterious Ruins of an Ancient Mountain Monastery \u2013 Ritigala<\/h1>\r\n

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Explore the ruins of a forest monastery dating back to the 1st century BC, where some creations and designs are still a mystery.<\/b><\/h5>\r\nThe history of Ritigala dates back to the 1st century BC when it was established as a hermitage by Buddhist monks. Over the centuries, it grew into a large monastery, with many buildings and structures erected on the site. The monastery was abandoned in the 10th century, and it remained hidden in the jungle for many centuries until British archaeologists rediscovered it in the 19th century by British archaeologists.\r\n\r\nToday, Ritigala is a lesser-visited but essential destination in Sri Lanka, known for its natural beauty, historical significance, and spiritual atmosphere.\r\n\r\n Read More <\/a>\r\n\t
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