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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.
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 ...
The building known as Gangathilaka Temple situated in Kovila watta site [12] Horana Raja Maha Vihara: Horana: Horana: 16 February 1968: Stone carvings [13] Kalyanarama Purana Vihara: Kaluwamodara: Beruwala: 8 July 2005: Building with the marble statue [14] Kande Vihara: Kaluwamodara: Kaluwamodara: Beruwala: 12 June 2015: Octagon shape building ...
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 ...
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.
According to the ancient Sri Lankan chronicle the Cūḷavaṃsa, this area was a large forest, then after storms and landslides it became a hill and was selected by King Kashyapa (AD 477–495) for his new capital. He built his palace on top of this rock and decorated its sides with colourful frescoes. On a small plateau about halfway up the ...
FESTUS, MO (KPLR) – A former roller rink turned cave home is up for sale in Festus, Missouri, and buyers are lining up to bid on the home. The cave home located at the 200 block of Cave Drive in ...
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 ...