The Ruwanwelisaya stupa at Anuradhapura.

The Ruwanwelisaya stupa at Anuradhapura.

Location
Sri Lanka
Photographer
John Hovell
Date taken

Comments

  • Just looked up "Stupa" and learned it literally means "heap" ... from the Sanskrit .. I assume it is a temple, but certainly a strange name

    — Margaret Hovell

  • Yep, it's essentially an earthen mound. No inside to see. Somewhat basic but it's also over 2000 years old. Apparently it contains enough masonry to build a town for 25,000 inhabitants.

    — John Hovell