Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple, Sri Lanka - UNESCO World Heritage Site

 Place: Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple, Sri Lanka

Weather: Generally sunny, 72/96F.

Route: From Sigiriya 19 km SW on A6.

Significance: This cave temple complex was first used in the 3rd century BC. It's current configuration was completed in the 18th century. There are five sanctuaries and 157 Buddha statues.

Website: UNESCO World Heritage Site


Images:

Exterior of the temples (from whc.unesc.org)

Interior of one of the temples (From whc.unesco.org)



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