Medirigiriya Vatadageya is a Buddhist structure (Vatadage) in Medirigiriya, Sri Lanka.
| Medirigiriya Vatadage | |
|---|---|
මැදිරිගිරිය වටදාගෙය | |
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| Location | |
  The location of Medirigiriya Vatadage in Sri Lanka | |
| Geographic coordinates | 8°9′22″N 80°59′45″E / 8.15611°N 80.99583°E |
History edit
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 edit
The site was documented in 3D in 2019 by the Zamani Project.[4]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Medirigiriya Vatadage: Unique structure surrounding impressive stupa, Sundayobserver.lk - Sri Lanka". Retrieved 2016-02-04.
- ^ "Medirigiriya Vatadage". Lankapradeepa. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
- ^ Jayasuriya, E. (2016). A guide to the Cultural Triangle of Sri Lanka. Central Cultural Fund. p. 57.
- ^ "Site - Medirigiriya". zamaniproject.org. Retrieved 2019-10-17.
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