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A Historic Buddhist Temple

Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara — In Tissamaharama

Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara, an ancient Buddhist temple with a large stupaTISSAMAHARAMA STUPAPhoto by Shehanw on Wikimedia Commons
In TissamaharamaPhoto — Shehanw

One of the oldest Buddhist sites in Sri Lanka, it offers insights into the island's early religious practices and architecture.

Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara is an ancient Buddhist temple complex located in Tissamaharama, dating back to the 2nd century BCE. It features a large stupa and numerous ruins that reflect the temple's historical significance in the region.

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6.2794° N, 81.2903° ECarto · OSM

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