Historical Places
Nakha Vehera
Anuradhapura, Anuradhapura District
Anuradhapura, AnuradhapuraHistorical Places
About Nakha Vehera
Thuparamaya is the first Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka. Located in the sacred area of Mahamewna park, the Thuparamaya Stupa is the earliest Dagoba to be constructed in the island, dating back to the reign of King Devanampiya Tissa (247-207 BC).[1] The temple has been formally recognised by the Government as an archaeological site in Sri Lanka.
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