Stairs leading to Buddha statue in Vatadage, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka (Unesco world heritage)
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An entrance of the Polonnaruwa Vatadage, Sri Lanka. The Polonnaruwa Vatadage, considered to be the 'ultimate development' of vatadage architecture, was built during the 12th century. Vatadages were usually constructed around stupas which were either built on hallowed ground or contained a relic of the Buddha or an object used by him. The Polonnaruwa Vatadage may have had the tooth relic of the Buddha enshrined within it. Polonnaruwa was the second capital of Sri Lanka after the destruction of Anuradhapura in 993. In 1982 the Ancient City of Polonnaruwa was added to the Unesco world heritage list.
Submitted: 05/03/2020
Accepted: 06/03/2020
Published:
- (China) 04-May-2021
- Secret Escapes Ltd (United Kingdom (Great Britain)) 30-Sep-2022
- Apple Computer Inc - Maps (CALIFORNIA) 12-Jul-2023
Stairs leading to Buddha statue in Vatadage, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka (Unesco world heritage)
Buy this photo on Getty Images : Getty Images
An entrance of the Polonnaruwa Vatadage, Sri Lanka. The Polonnaruwa Vatadage, considered to be the 'ultimate development' of vatadage architecture, was built during the 12th century. Vatadages were usually constructed around stupas which were either built on hallowed ground or contained a relic of the Buddha or an object used by him. The Polonnaruwa Vatadage may have had the tooth relic of the Buddha enshrined within it. Polonnaruwa was the second capital of Sri Lanka after the destruction of Anuradhapura in 993. In 1982 the Ancient City of Polonnaruwa was added to the Unesco world heritage list.
Submitted: 05/03/2020
Accepted: 06/03/2020
Published:
- (China) 04-May-2021
- Secret Escapes Ltd (United Kingdom (Great Britain)) 30-Sep-2022
- Apple Computer Inc - Maps (CALIFORNIA) 12-Jul-2023