Ruwanweliseya Stupa, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka pictures from asia photos on webshots

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Date uploaded: Nov 4, 2006

The Ruwanweliseya Stupa was built in the 2nd century BC by King Duttagamanu. The site for this Stupa was chosen by Sage Mahinda, son of Emperor Ashoka of India. It is believed to be the oldest brick Stupa in the world. It is 300 ft high and the third tallest stupa in Anuradhapura. In its days of glory, it had over 3000 monks attached to its monastery as chronicled by Fa Hsien, a Chinese traveler in 5th century AD. The Stupa is surrounded by an elephant wall, a restored version of the earlier wall.

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What I like most about this album is the educative aspect. Not only are the pictures excellent but you have explained every picture in detail which provides added value to your work. Once you begin on this expedition because of the accompanying dialogue one is compelled to complete the journey. This type of work is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

said niloufer104 6 months 29 days ago
A beautiful series of monuments, this one is splendid.

said pbonu 7 months 23 days ago
well done

said vijanaka 2008.07.15 at 00:20:07 PDT
Dis is Gotama Buddha Rajayai

said prasannasaroja 2007.08.03 at 01:59:25 PDT
Beautiful photography. Each shot is just a little master piece of your attention to details and composition. I like captured mood here...wonderful scene!

said Komierowski2200 2007.01.18 at 09:05:55 PST
Very nicely balanced in the light, a magic sky.

said poppy1812 2007.01.14 at 23:56:56 PST
The whole composition is pure beauty...

said anmali 2006.12.01 at 11:29:24 PST
The scale is just immense!

said worldtripper3 2006.11.19 at 15:54:21 PST
Amazing Structure and a Wonderful Capture!

said torretab 2006.11.17 at 04:52:30 PST
WOOOOOOWWWWWWW!!!!A fabulous and breathtaking shot!!I am totally charmed!!I love really a lot every shot and every information of this exceptional album!!:-))

said ambra2005 2006.11.13 at 18:32:52 PST
This building is beautiful in your pictures what must it be like to see it for real.

said jillbatchelor2 2006.11.13 at 11:26:25 PST
I have added this page to my Bookmarks in Firefox so I will be able to get here quickly again. This album is so special one has to spend hours with all the information and splendour of your great work! Love, Merike

said lovejoy485 2006.11.13 at 04:58:33 PST
Very eyecatching indeed. The structure is so unusual and complex. It must be very dark inside!

said paulchaperon100 2006.11.12 at 02:48:23 PST
I agree with our common Friend Antti! Glorious image as ENLIGHTENED by the great hole in the clouds!

said pfjc2 2006.11.10 at 21:53:04 PST
Well taken Suresh.Nice weather too for this photograph, some caracter - looking very nice.

said anttiolavisarkilah... 2006.11.10 at 21:21:49 PST