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Katherine Moore
June 19, 2023
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Located in the middle of Anuradhapura, this huge white stupa is the third largest brick-build monument in the world, next to two of the largest Egyptian pyramids.
Also known as 'Mahathupa', meaning 'the great stupa', Ruwanwelisaya contains one of the largest collections of relics from Buddha, making it a significant site of Buddhist pilgrimage.
The stupa was originally built in 140BC by Sinhalese King Dutugemunu, though was rebuilt and refurbished over the years by various kings. By the 19th century, the stupa had become covered by overgrowth, and The Ruwanweli Seya Restoration Society was subsequently set up to rebuild.
Also known as 'Mahathupa', meaning 'the great stupa', Ruwanwelisaya contains one of the largest collections of relics from Buddha, making it a significant site of Buddhist pilgrimage.
The stupa was originally built in 140BC by Sinhalese King Dutugemunu, though was rebuilt and refurbished over the years by various kings. By the 19th century, the stupa had become covered by overgrowth, and The Ruwanweli Seya Restoration Society was subsequently set up to rebuild.
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