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Maha Alut Viharaya Cave, Dambulla
Maha Alut Viharaya Cave, Dambulla, Sri Lanka
The UNESCO World Heritage Site listed Dambulla cave temple complex is one of the most fascinating historical and religious attractions in Sri Lanka. There are more than 80 documented caves, with the major attractions spread over 5 caves which contain statues and paintings related to Buddha and his life. There are a total of 153 Buddha statues, three statues of Sri Lankan kings and four statues of gods and goddesses. The latter four include two statues of Hindu gods, Vishnu and Ganesh. The area around Dambulla is thought to be inhabited from as early as the 7th to 3rd century BC, with the statues and paintings in the caves dating back to the 1st century BC.
Maha Alut Viharaya Cave, Dambulla
Maha Alut Viharaya Cave, Dambulla, Sri Lanka
The UNESCO World Heritage Site listed Dambulla cave temple complex is one of the most fascinating historical and religious attractions in Sri Lanka. There are more than 80 documented caves, with the major attractions spread over 5 caves which contain statues and paintings related to Buddha and his life. There are a total of 153 Buddha statues, three statues of Sri Lankan kings and four statues of gods and goddesses. The latter four include two statues of Hindu gods, Vishnu and Ganesh. The area around Dambulla is thought to be inhabited from as early as the 7th to 3rd century BC, with the statues and paintings in the caves dating back to the 1st century BC.