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Mihintale
peak, Sri Lanka
Mihintale, isolated peak (1,019 feet [311 metres]) in Sri Lanka, a centre for Buddhist pilgrimages because of various shrines along the ascent. The peak is approximately 8 miles (13 km) east of Anuradhapura. A town and a forest reserve also named Mihintale are nearby.
This article was most recently revised and updated by Lorraine Murray.
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