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Anuradhapura: Thuparama dagoba

Map highlighting the location of Anuradhapura in north-central Sri Lanka, with surrounding countries in South Asia labeled, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, China, Afghanistan, Iran, and the Maldives. An inset globe in the upper right shows the regional context within Asia.

Stone stele from Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, depicting a naga figure adorned with ornate jewelry and headdress, standing in a decorative arch, 10th century.

The Ruanveli dagoba at Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, 2nd century.

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