Stupas in Sri Lanka
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Stupas, also called dagebas and cetiyas, are considered an outstanding type of architectural creation of ancient Sri Lanka. Under the influence of Buddhism, there were several changes in the field of
Ruwanwelisaya, a cetiya in the sacred city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.
Mahiyangana Stupa is the first stupa of ancient Sri Lanka
Tissamaharama Stupa across the paddy fields (Gharbaya, Hatharas Kotuwa, Devatha Kotuwa, Koth Kerella and Kotha of the stupa are visible).
Kiri Vihara stupa, Polonnaruwa has the 'Bubble shape'
Dutugamunu the Great
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Dutugamunu, also known as Duṭṭhagāmaṇī Abhaya, was a king of the Anuradhapura Kingdom who reigned from 161 BC to 137 BC. He is renowned for first uniting the whole island of Sri Lanka by defeating and
Statue of King Dutugamunu beside Ruwanwelisaya Stupa
KING DUTUGEMUNU (161 BC – 137 BC)
Ruwanveliseya, King Dutugamunu's most famous construction; it currently stands at over 90 metres in height and 91 metres in diameter