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The Abhayagiri Monastic Complex

Abhayagiri Vihara — 3 km from Anuradhapura

ABHAYAGIRI STUPAPhoto by A.Savin on Wikimedia Commons8.3709° N, 80.3953° E

At its height the monastery housed five thousand monks — its stupa was among the tallest structures of the ancient world.

An ancient Buddhist monastery complex established in the 2nd century BCE, located near Anuradhapura in the Cultural Triangle. It features the remains of a large stupa and various monastic buildings, showcasing the architectural style of ancient Sri Lanka.

Adjacent entries

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