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Medirigiriya Vatadage

Medirigiriya Vatadage

Medirigiriya Vatadage is a glorious architectural construction belongs to 7th century AD. It is located 34 km away from Polonnaruwa. The concept of Vatadage was the unique architecture of ancient Sri Lanka. Basically, Vatadage was built around the stupa to protect it. It was erected on an elevated circular dais, encircling the small stupa. Archeologists believed that there may be a wooden roof with the support of stone or wooden columns arranged in several concentric rows.

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Medirigiriya Vatadage

Date of Issue : 1950-02-04

Medirigiriya Vatadage

Date of Issue : 1964-10-01

Medirigiriya Vatadage

Date of Issue : 2008-09-16

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Medirigiriya Vatadage

Date of Issue : 1950-02-04

Medirigiriya Vatadage

Date of Issue : 1964-10-01

Medirigiriya Vatadage

Date of Issue : 2008-09-16

Medirigiriya Vatadage is a glorious architectural construction belongs to 7th century AD. It is located 34 km away from Polonnaruwa. The concept of Vatadage was the unique architecture of ancient Sri Lanka. Basically, Vatadage was built around the stupa to protect it. It was erected on an elevated circular dais, encircling the small stupa. Archeologists believed that there may be a wooden roof with the support of stone or wooden columns arranged in several concentric rows.