Medirigiriya Vatadage

Medirigiriya Vatadage
මැදිරිගිරිය වටදාගෙය
Medirigiriya Vatadage
Location
Medirigiriya Vatadage is located in Sri Lanka
Medirigiriya Vatadage
The location of Medirigiriya Vatadage in Sri Lanka
Geographic coordinates8°9′22″N 80°59′45″E / 8.15611°N 80.99583°E / 8.15611; 80.99583

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

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]

See also

References

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


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