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A Stupa of Historical Significance

Sandahiru Seya — 5 km from Anuradhapura

SANDAHIRU SEYA STUPAPhoto by Arian Zwegers on Wikimedia Commons8.3381° N, 80.3941° E

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.

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