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Yatala Vehera is an ancient Buddhist stupa at Tissamaharama in southern Sri Lanka. Traditionally dated to the 3rd century BCE, it forms part of the region's early Buddhist and royal landscape, although historical accounts differ on the ruler responsible for its construction. The restored brick dome stands on a circular terrace bordered by a stone wall decorated with elephant heads, a characteristic feature of the monument.
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Where is Yatala Vehera?
Yatala Vehera is an ancient Buddhist stupa at Tissamaharama in southern Sri Lanka. It belongs to the early Buddhist and royal landscape of that region.
How old is Yatala Vehera?
It is traditionally dated to the 3rd century BCE. That date is a traditional attribution, not an uncontested modern historical conclusion.
Who built Yatala Vehera?
Historical accounts differ on which ruler was responsible for its construction. A careful description identifies the stupa and its Tissamaharama setting without assigning one ruler as certain.
What kind of monument is Yatala Vehera?
It is a Buddhist stupa associated with Sri Lanka's early Buddhist history. Its location at Tissamaharama also connects it to the area's royal landscape.
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