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... centre . The image house with crystalline limestone images of the Buddha compares well with that of the eighth - century edifice at Medirigiriya . The complex to the north of the sacred terrace appears to be a typical medical centre ...
... centre . The image house with crystalline limestone images of the Buddha compares well with that of the eighth - century edifice at Medirigiriya . The complex to the north of the sacred terrace appears to be a typical medical centre ...
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... centres . 1. Sigiriya city . 2. Pidurangala monastery . 3. Ramakale monastery . 4. Talkote settlement complex . 5 ... centre of the complex between the outer and the inner palace , forming an axial north - south corridor . The ...
... centres . 1. Sigiriya city . 2. Pidurangala monastery . 3. Ramakale monastery . 4. Talkote settlement complex . 5 ... centre of the complex between the outer and the inner palace , forming an axial north - south corridor . The ...
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... centre for culture and where one could be exposed to all these facets of the Sri Lankan cultural scene . Such a centre would also introduce foreign visitors , not only to the sites of the Triangle , but also to the many historic sites ...
... centre for culture and where one could be exposed to all these facets of the Sri Lankan cultural scene . Such a centre would also introduce foreign visitors , not only to the sites of the Triangle , but also to the many historic sites ...
Contents
Ananda W P Guruge Introduction | 12 |
T G Kulatunga Abhayagiri Vihara | 42 |
Hema Ratnayake Jetavana | 64 |
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Abhayagiri activities ancient Anuradhapura architecture became boulder brick bronze Buddha Buddhist building built called campaign capital carried carved cave central centre century A.D. chronicles complex conservation construction containing continued covered Cultural Triangle Dambulla decorated early east entrance established example excavations extended figures followed four gardens hall Hindu historical identified image house important India indicates inscriptions interesting island Jetavana Kandy Kandyan King Kingdom known largest later located major metres Minister moat monastery monks monuments original paintings palace Parakramabahu period Polonnaruva present preserved records referred reign religious remains rock roof royal sacred sculpture seated shrine side Sigiriya Sinhala Sri Lanka statue steps stone structure stupa style surrounding temple terrace throne Tooth Relic tradition UNESCO upper Vihara wall