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Medirigiriya Vatadage

Medirigiriya Vatadage

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Medirigiriya Vatadageya is a Buddhist structure (Vatadage) in Medirigiriya, Sri Lanka.

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History

Constructed during the Anuradhapura era.[1], this is believed to be the ancient Mandalagiraka Vihara to which King Kanittha Tissa added an Uposathaghara (a chapter house).[2][3]

3D documentation

The site was documented in 3D in 2019 by the Zamani Project.[4]

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References

  1. [1]
    "Medirigiriya Vatadage: Unique structure surrounding impressive stupa, Sundayobserver.lk - Sri Lanka". Retrieved 2016-02-04.
  2. [2]
    "Medirigiriya Vatadage". Lankapradeepa. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  3. [3]
    Jayasuriya, E. (2016). A guide to the Cultural Triangle of Sri Lanka. Central Cultural Fund. p. 57.
  4. [4]
    "Site - Medirigiriya". zamaniproject.org. Retrieved 2019-10-17.


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