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Sandahiru Seya, the large Buddhist stupa in Anuradhapura
SANDAHIRU SEYA STUPAPhoto by Arian Zwegers on Wikimedia Commons5 km from Anuradhapura

CULTURAL

A Stupa of Historical Significance

Sandahiru Seya · Cultural Triangle

Built

3rd c. BCE

Visit

1-2 hrs

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Morning

Region

Cultural Triangle

It serves as a symbol of the spread of Buddhism in the region and is a site for religious observance.

A large Buddhist stupa located in Anuradhapura, built in the 3rd century BCE. Sandahiru Seya is significant for its role in commemorating the arrival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka.

3rd c. BCE1-2 hrsMorning
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