Historical Guide to Anuradhapura's Ruins, Issue 1 |
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... further mile for- ward , and we become lost in a collection of mighty boulders , caves , bricks , pillars , ponds and ruins of all descriptions . This is Vessagiriya , literally the rock shel- The Arahat Mahinda ters of the commoners ...
... further mile for- ward , and we become lost in a collection of mighty boulders , caves , bricks , pillars , ponds and ruins of all descriptions . This is Vessagiriya , literally the rock shel- The Arahat Mahinda ters of the commoners ...
Page 50
... further away to the left of the road is a completely dilapidated ruin which does not seem to be of a sacred character . On the north of the ruin enclosed by a screen of stones is found an exquisite carving of a closet - stone . A short ...
... further away to the left of the road is a completely dilapidated ruin which does not seem to be of a sacred character . On the north of the ruin enclosed by a screen of stones is found an exquisite carving of a closet - stone . A short ...
Page 95
... further proof to the identity of the ruin . A large picturesque pond higher up disclo- ses the vicinity of a possible monastery . There are several ruins of stone - pillard buildings , but owing to the dense uncleared jungle closely sur ...
... further proof to the identity of the ruin . A large picturesque pond higher up disclo- ses the vicinity of a possible monastery . There are several ruins of stone - pillard buildings , but owing to the dense uncleared jungle closely sur ...
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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