Thuparamaya Buddhist Temple in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka

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Oliver Förstner / Alamy Stock Photo

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4894 x 3263 px | 41.4 x 27.6 cm | 16.3 x 10.9 inches | 300dpi

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21 August 2018

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Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka - August 21, 2018: Ancient Buddhist Temple Thuparamaya, the earliest Dagoba to be constructed in the island

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RM2WNF9M4–Thuparamaya buddhistische Tempel in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Thuparamaya, nestled in the heart of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, stands as a beacon of Buddhist faith and history. As the first Buddhist temple on the island, built under the patronage of King Devanampiya Tissa in the 3rd century BC, it marks the inception of Buddhism's introduction to Sri Lanka. This ancient stupa, encircled by stone pillars, once supported a vibrant vatadage or round house, symbolizing the blend of spiritual reverence and architectural elegance. Today, Thuparamaya continues to draw pilgrims and history enthusiasts