Royal Palace & Council Chamber of King Maha Parakrama Baahu මහා පරාක්‍රමභාහු රජතුමාගේ රාජකීය මාළිගය

(Quoted from Love Sri Lanka web site)....
Once towering at 7 stories, and believed to have around 1,000 chambers, the Palace of the great King Parakramabahu is a reminder of just how great the kingdom was. Built in the 12th century AD, this unique palace was also shared with his ministers, generals and servants. The prosperous kingdom, however, was subjected to constant Chola invasions in the 14th century, which in turn resulted in the kingdom to shift to the region of Ruhuna in the south of the island. This unfortunate event resulted in the magnificent palace to be plundered and razed to the ground, never to be rebuilt again. Although no longer boasting its original grandeur, the palace is still a testament to the architectural craftsmanship of the ancient kingdom, and still has an intimate connection to the country’s illustrious history due to its association with the great King Parakramabahu.
(Quoted from Love Sri Lanka web site)....