Cultural · Ampara · Eastern
The Ancient Buddhist Monastery
Ovagiriya — 7 km from Ampara
OVAGIRIYA RUINSPhoto by L Manju on Wikimedia CommonsThe inscriptions found here provide valuable insights into early Buddhist practices and the history of the region.
Ovagiriya is an archaeological site featuring the ruins of a Buddhist monastery, located approximately 7 km from Ampara. The site includes remnants of ancient stupas and inscriptions that date back to the 3rd century BCE.
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7.2241° N, 81.5627° ECarto · OSM
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