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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. samadhi The Ruanveli dagoba at Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, 2nd century. Anuradhapura
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Add new Web site: CORE - The Hinterland of Ancient Anuradhapura: Remarks about an Ancient Cultural Landscape (PDF). Nov 07, 2025
Map added. Oct 16, 2023
Population data updated. Jul 26, 2018
Article revised and updated. Sep 07, 2006
Article added to new online database. May 27, 1999
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