Historical Guide to Anuradhapura's Ruins, Issue 1 |
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... believe the structure to be an ancient hospital . A clever example of a kesakutiya gala or closet- stone is observable behind the row of cells on the south of the structure . A striking and singular building is come across on the way to ...
... believe the structure to be an ancient hospital . A clever example of a kesakutiya gala or closet- stone is observable behind the row of cells on the south of the structure . A striking and singular building is come across on the way to ...
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... believe that this was the model constructed and approved by the king before the actual work was begun . In this connection there is an interest- ing story . The king inquired from the chosen architect in what form the dagaba would be ...
... believe that this was the model constructed and approved by the king before the actual work was begun . In this connection there is an interest- ing story . The king inquired from the chosen architect in what form the dagaba would be ...
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... believe it to be the ruin of a terraced image - house similar to the ones at Toluwila and Puliyankulama . 250 The large reservoir covering some acres , the Abhaya Wewa , functions as well as ever , the oldest tank in repair in the ...
... believe it to be the ruin of a terraced image - house similar to the ones at Toluwila and Puliyankulama . 250 The large reservoir covering some acres , the Abhaya Wewa , functions as well as ever , the oldest tank in repair in the ...
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Abhaya ancient Anuradhapura Arahat Mahinda artistic awasas Back bathing beautiful believe Bell Bo tree brick bridge Buddha Buddhist buildings built bund buried called carved caused caves century century B.C. Ceylon chamber channel Cheitiya chief chronicles Circular close completely connected constructed covered dagaba discloses east Elara excavated feet figures followed four further give glory granite ground guard hill huge image-house inscription interesting Jaffna jungle King known later leads lies look Maha Mahawansa Mihintale mile moat monastery monks mound Naga Outer palace path picturesque pillars pond present priests probably proved relics residences river Road rock royal ruins Ruwanweli Seya sacred seen shape side sight signs similar Sinhalese slabs square stand statue steps stone structure surrounded tank third Thuparama tion Tissa town treasures Vijayarama wall Wewa whole yards