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Pabalu Vehera is a Buddhist stupa located in the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that served as the island's medieval capital. The stupa dates to the 12th century and is traditionally attributed to Queen Rupavati, a consort of King Parakramabahu I. It is built on a raised terraced brick platform with a compact design, smaller in scale than other major stupas at Polonnaruwa. The site includes several smaller satellite stupas and image houses arranged around the main monument, reflecting the architectural patterns of the Polonnaruwa Kingdom.
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Where is Pabalu Vehera located?
Pabalu Vehera is in the ancient city of Polonnaruwa in Sri Lanka. Polonnaruwa served as Sri Lanka’s medieval capital and is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
How old is Pabalu Vehera?
The stupa dates from the 12th century. It belongs to the period when Polonnaruwa was one of Sri Lanka’s main royal centers.
Who is Pabalu Vehera traditionally associated with?
Pabalu Vehera is traditionally attributed to Queen Rupavati. She was a consort of King Parakramabahu, whose reign is strongly associated with medieval Polonnaruwa.
What type of monument is Pabalu Vehera?
Pabalu Vehera is a Buddhist stupa, a dome-shaped monument connected with Buddhist religious practice. It stands among the historic temples and monuments of Polonnaruwa.
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