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The makara and floral design were often combined, and in some instances, the outer and inner walls of the korawakgala were heavily carved. Although it is rare to find korawakgalas with decorated inner walls, with the majority being plain and unadorned. Korawakgula at the entrance to Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura
The architecture of ancient Sri Lanka displays a rich diversity, varying in form and architectural style from the Anuradhapura Kingdom (377 BC–1017) through the Kingdom of Kandy (1469–1815). Sinhalese architecture also displays many ancient North Indian influences.
Anuradhapura Inner city archaeological sites: Pethispura: Nuwaragam Palatha Central: 18 June 1999: The land bordering to Wasala road at South, Anula Mawatha at West, Y road at North and Vatavandana road at East side [9] Athkanda Vihara: Ellapothana: No. 209, Thulana Kumbuk Gollawa: Kahatagasdigiliya: 13 February 2009
Sandakada Pahana of the Ridi Vihara, built during the Anuradhapura period. 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.
Anuradhapura is a central city in Sri Lanka. It is directly connected by road to a large number of major cities and towns on the island. By road, it is connected to Vavuniya , Dambulla , Matale , Puttalam , Trincomalee , Jaffna , Kurunegala and Kandy .
The North Central province is home to the ancient cities of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa, both of which were historical capitals of Sri Lanka during ancient times. The two cities were the capitals of the Anuradhapura kingdom (437 BCE–1017 CE) and the Polonnaruwa kingdom (1070–1232) respectively.
Anuradhapura (Sinhala: ... Nuwaragam Palatha Central Divisional Secretariat; Nuwaragam Palatha East Divisional Secretariat; Padaviya Divisional Secretariat;
It is the best preserved example of a Vatadage in the country, [2] and is somewhat similar in design to those belonging to the Anuradhapura period, especially Thuparamaya and Lankaramaya. [13] The building has been built around a small stupa with a base diameter of 27 feet 8 inches (8.43 m). The Vatadage has two levels; the lower platform and ...