The Kumara Pokuna [pond] in Polonnaruwa [1070 A.D.] is a magnificent example of an ancient Royal bath, built entirely of smoothened stone. Water was brought to the pond by two underground stone pipes and directed to the pond through two dragon head [makara] gargoyles. Ruins of an ancient changing room can also be seen nearby
Kumara pokuna
Dragon head gargoyles
Changing room [ foundation ]
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