Temple of a Thousand Columns
temple, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka
Also known as: Koneswaram Temple
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The Temple of a Thousand Columns, also known as Koneswaram Temple, is located in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka. This Hindu temple was in use by the 7th century CE or earlier. The Portuguese destroyed the temple in the 17th century to use its stones for constructing a fort. Trincomalee itself is a port town situated on the northeastern coast of Sri Lanka, known for its natural harbor. The town has a history of changing hands among European powers and was a significant British base during World War II.1
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