Gal Vihara
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The Gal Vihara, and known originally as the Uttararama, is a rock temple of the Buddha situated in the ancient city Polonnaruwa, the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Polonnaruwa, now present-day Polo
The images of Gal Vihara, carved on a single, large rock face.
The seated image, which depicts the dhyana mudra, shows signs of Mahayana influence.
Vidyadhara Guha
The standing image depicts an unusual mudra
The ancient Sinhalese excelled in the construction of tanks or reservoirs, dagobas, and palaces in Sri Lanka, as evident from the ruins which displays a rich variety of architectural forms.
Tissa Wewa (Tissamaharama), an ancient reservoir
Sigiriya moat
Thuparamaya stupa, Anuradhapura
The Temple of Tenavarai Kovil, Thevan Thurai. Original painting/drawing name: "Forma do Pagode de Tanavare" from Plantas das fortalezas, pagodes & ca. da ilha de Ceilão (Portuguese)