Historical Guide to Anuradhapura's Ruins, Issue 1 |
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... connected channels . monas- On the south of the Thuparama a whole series of monasteries stretch in echeleon order right up to Ruwanweli Seya . The tery in which the monks of the Thuparama dwelt is just by the south boundary of the da ...
... connected channels . monas- On the south of the Thuparama a whole series of monasteries stretch in echeleon order right up to Ruwanweli Seya . The tery in which the monks of the Thuparama dwelt is just by the south boundary of the da ...
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... connected with that religion . On the south of the chamber , the rock dips into a picturesque pond . From the water level several carved elephants stand on the rock sur- face in low relief with their trunks all point- ing to a gaping ...
... connected with that religion . On the south of the chamber , the rock dips into a picturesque pond . From the water level several carved elephants stand on the rock sur- face in low relief with their trunks all point- ing to a gaping ...
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... connected with one another by paved paths . In the very first one which has been built enclosing a boulder , is to ... connecting the inner and outer chambers , bear testimony to an exceptional sort of roof over it . Two of the pillars ...
... connected with one another by paved paths . In the very first one which has been built enclosing a boulder , is to ... connecting the inner and outer chambers , bear testimony to an exceptional sort of roof over it . Two of the pillars ...
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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