The  Historical Demaḷa Mahā Sǣya of Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka:  An Archaeological Analysis of its Construction Technology

Priyantha Marasinghe; Nimal Perera

doi:10.29173/anlk838

The Historical Demaḷa Mahā Sǣya of Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka: An Archaeological Analysis of its Construction Technology

Authors

Priyantha Marasinghe
Nimal Perera

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29173/anlk838

Keywords:

Polonnaruwa, Stupa, Central Cultural Fund, archaeology, Sri Lanka

Abstract

The construction technology and archaeological findings from excavations at the historically significant Demala Maha Sǣya (Damila Thupa) the largest stupa located in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka is described in this article.

Sinhala language publication.

Mannar-Jaffna Seaboard - coastal landscape - uplifted terraces at Kal-Aru - photo credit: Thilanka M. Siriwardana

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Published

2024-12-29

How to Cite

Marasinghe, P., & Perera, N. (2024). The Historical Demaḷa Mahā Sǣya of Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka: An Archaeological Analysis of its Construction Technology. Ancient Lanka, 3. https://doi.org/10.29173/anlk838