Ceylon Old Postcard Thuparama Dagoba, Anuradhapura Ruins, King Devanampiya Tissa

Vintage Old Post card. Sri Lanka Ceylan Ceylon. Tuparama Dagoba, Anuradhapura Ruins, Steps, Buddhist Monument.

Thuparama Dagoba was built by King Devanampiya Tissa to enshrine The Buddhas collar bone in the third century 6.0, this is Sri Lankas oldest dagoba. It was reshaped in circa 1840 from its original paddy heap shape to its present bell shape.

Publisher: Plate & Co.
Faults: Light spots on back
Background: Anuradhapura is the main trading post of ancient Sri Lanka. According to a Sinhala Buddhist chronicle, the ancient town is well planned. Reservoirs are constructed to ensure continuous water supply. The ruins of Anuradhapura are well-preserved.

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Ceylon Old Postcard Thuparama Dagoba, Anuradhapura Ruins, King Devanampiya Tissa

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