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  2. Architecture of Sri Lanka - Wikipedia

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    The architecture of Sri Lanka displays a rich variety of architectural forms and styles. Shaivism has had a significant influence on early Sri Lankan architecture, during the reign of King Ravana , then Buddhism has also had a significant influence on Sri Lankan architecture, since it was introduced to the island in the 3rd century BCE .

  3. Architecture of ancient Sri Lanka - Wikipedia

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    Sinhalese architecture also displays many ancient North Indian influences. Buddhism had a significant influence on Sri Lankan architecture after it was introduced to the island in the 3rd century BC, [1] and ancient Sri Lankan architecture was mainly religious, with more than 25 styles of Buddhist monasteries. [2]

  4. Category:Architecture in Sri Lanka - Wikipedia

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    Architecture in Sri Lanka by period or style (2 C) A. Sri Lankan architects (4 C, 3 P) B. Buildings and structures by Sri Lankan architects (1 C)

  5. Stupas in Sri Lanka - Wikipedia

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    Ruwanwelisaya, a cetiya in the sacred city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Stupas, also called dagebas and cetiyas, are considered an outstanding type of architectural creation of ancient Sri Lanka. Under the influence of Buddhism, there were several changes in the field of architecture in Sri Lanka. The stupa commands a prominent place among these ...

  6. Category : Architecture in Sri Lanka by period or style

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    This page was last edited on 13 December 2022, at 17:59 (UTC).; Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 License; additional terms may apply.

  7. Ancient constructions of Sri Lanka - Wikipedia

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    Major irrigation schemes of Sri Lanka, as evident from the earliest written records in the Mahawansa, date back to the fourth century BCE (Parker, 1881; [1] Brohier, 1934). ). The purpose and determination in the construction of the irrigation systems are depicted by the words of Parakrama Bahu I, 1153–1186 CE: "Let not even a drop of rain water go to the sea without benefiting

  8. Muragala - Wikipedia

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    Muragala or muru gal, also known as a guardstone, are a unique feature of the Sinhalese architecture of ancient Sri Lanka. [1] The muragala is a set of twin oblong slabs of stone, with a rounded top, located at the foot of the flight of steps, leading to a place of worship, situated on a higher elevation.

  9. Sandakada pahana - Wikipedia

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    Sandakada Pahana, also known as Moonstone, is a unique feature of the architecture of ancient Sri Lanka. [1] [2] [3] It is an elaborately carved semi-circular stone slab, usually placed at the bottom of staircases and entrances.