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ASI Protected
Ruwanwelisaya Stupa
Anuradhapura, North Central
2nd Century BCE
One of the tallest ancient stupas at 103m, built by King Dutugemunu. Part of the Anuradhapura UNESCO site.
Source: Aitihasik heritage database. Use this as a field guide and verify sensitive historical claims before citation.
Details
- Dynasty
- Modern India
- Style
- Buddhist / Sinhalese
- Primary Deity
- Buddha
- Languages
- Sanskrit
- Scripts
- Sanskrit
Historical Significance
103m tall ancient stupa. King Dutugemunu built. UNESCO World Heritage area
Architectural Features
103m heightAncient brick stupaElephant wall baseCrystal relic chamber