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  2. Architecture of ancient Sri Lanka - Wikipedia

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    The architecture of ancient Sri Lanka displays a rich diversity, varying in form and architectural style from the Anuradhapura Kingdom (377 BC–1017) through the Kingdom of Kandy (1469–1815). Sinhalese architecture also displays many ancient North Indian influences.

  3. Archaeological Protected Monuments in Sri Lanka - Wikipedia

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    However, the first clear information about the establishment of buildings and structures are dated back to the time of king Pandukabhaya (437–367 BC). Sri Lanka's political and religious history is mainly set out by the ancient chronicles as well as over 4,000 stone inscriptions from the 3rd century BC onward. Which gives the history in ...

  4. List of Archaeological Protected Monuments in Kurunegala ...

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    The Janthure Sri Vishnu Devale premises and its ancient buildings and other archaeological remains situated within the limits [40] Vishnu Devalaya, Kandhawala: Pallekandhawela: No. 504 Kandhawela: Ibbagamuwa: 8 April 2009: The Kandhawala Sri Vishnu Devale premises and its ancient buildings and other archaeological remains [40] Vishnu Devalaya ...

  5. Padhanaghara - Wikipedia

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    Double platform buildings, surrounded by a moat (Western monasteries at Anuradhapura) Only urinal and lavatory stones have been built with ornate carvings (Western monasteries) Padhanaghara (Pali: Padhanaghara, Sinhala: Piyangala) [1] is a special type of Buddhist structures unique to Sri Lanka.

  6. List of Archaeological Protected Monuments in Kandy District

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    The Gazette of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. 1553. 6 June 2008. "PART I : SECTION (I) — GENERAL Government Notifications" (PDF). The Gazette of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. 1586. 23 January 2009. "PART I : SECTION (I) — GENERAL Government Notifications" (PDF).

  7. List of Archaeological Protected Monuments in Colombo District

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    At Sri Lanka Ports Authority premises [12] Former General Post Office, Colombo: Colombo: Colombo: 21 January 2000: 17 Janadhipathi Mawatha [12] Darly Building: Suduwella: Thimbirigasyaya: 23 February 2007: Building known as “Darly Building” in which presently the Office of Lanka Sama Samaja Party bearing Assessment No. 456 of Dr. Kolvin R ...

  8. Architecture of Sri Lanka - Wikipedia

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    The architecture of Sri Lanka displays a rich variety of architectural forms and styles. Shaivism has had a significant influence on early Sri Lankan architecture, during the reign of King Ravana , then Buddhism has also had a significant influence on Sri Lankan architecture, since it was introduced to the island in the 3rd century BCE .

  9. Lovamahapaya - Wikipedia

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    Lovamahapaya is a building situated between Ruwanweliseya and Sri Mahabodiya in the ancient city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It is also known as the Brazen Palace or Lohaprasadaya because the roof was covered with bronze tiles. In ancient times, the building included the refectory and the uposathagara (Uposatha house).