Ruwanwelisaya

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Ruwanwelisaya, located in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, is one of the most significant and venerated stupas in the country. Built by King Dutugemunu in 140 B.C., it stands as a testament to the architectural and engineering prowess of ancient Sri Lanka. The stupa is renowned for its massive size and distinctive design, featuring a dome that rises to a height of approximately 338 feet with a circumference of 950 feet. Ruwanwelisaya holds great religious importance for Buddhists as it is believed to enshrine relics of the Buddha.

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