WORLD FAMOUS BUILDINGS
From The world atlas of Architecture' John Julius Norwich/Portland House,1988, 'Inside Guides Sri Lanka' APA Publication 1994,
Mahathupa
Dagova
Anuradhapura
Photo by Byunguh Yu on 13 September 1995.
Reliefs
Anuradhapura
Photo by Byunguh Yu on 13 September 1995.
Ruins
of Brazen Palace
Anuradhapura
Loha
Prasada, was originally built by Dutugemunu in the 2nd century BC as a monk's
residence adjacent to the bo tree. There was 1,000 rooms adorned with silver
and precious gems. Photo by Byunguh Yu on 13 September 1995.
Ruins
Anuradhapura
Photo by Byunguh Yu on 13 September 1995.
Sacred
Bodhi Tree
Anuradhapura
Bodhi
tree from India which Gautama Buddha himself attained enlightement under this
tree. Sri Maha Bodhi, the sacred bo tree is the oldest historically documented
tree on earth.
Moonstone
of Adhayagiri Monastery
Anuradhapura
Most
detailed moonstone of the world was maden about 8th-9th century. Photo by Byunguh Yu on 13 September 1995.
Samadhi
Buddha
Anuradhapura
Dating
from the 3rd century AD-this limestone image, apparently one of the four originally
seated around a bo tree, depicts the Buddha in the serene state of Samadhi,
or deep meditation.
Dagova
Anuradhapura
Photo by Byunguh Yu on 13 September 1995.
