page_title: Ancient constructions of Sri Lanka
section_title: Stupas of ancient Sri Lanka
hierarchical_section_title: Ancient constructions of Sri Lanka / Stupas of ancient Sri Lanka
caption_attribution_description: English: Thuparamaya dagaba, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka Français&#160;: Dagoba Thuparamaya, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
context_page_description: The ancient Sinhalese excelled in the construction of tanks or reservoirs, dagobas and palaces in Sri Lanka, as evident from the ruins which displays a rich variety of architectural forms.
context_section_description: The dagobas, or stupas, are distinctive for many reasons. They are probably the largest brick structures known to the pre-modern world. Demala Maha Seya, which was never completed, had a circumference of 2,011 feet (613 m). Jetavanaramaya is the largest stupa constructed in any part of the world. It is over 120 metres (390 ft) in height and has a diameter of 367 feet (112 m). The foundation is 252 feet (77 m) deep. The deepest-known foundation of the ancient world. It needed bricks that could bear the load of 368 pounds (167 kg). Jetavana was the third-tallest building in the ancient world. Abhayagiri (370 feet (110 m)) ranked fifth and Ruwanwelisaya (300 feet (91 m)) came seventh. The first, fourth and sixth places were held by the pyramids. 
  Ruwanwelisaya
  Thuparamaya
  Ridi Vihara
  Lovamahapaya
  Abhayagiri Dagaba
  Jetavanarama
  Mirisaveti Stupa
  Lankarama
  Isurumuniya
  Rathna Prasadaya
  Dakkhina Stupa
  Sela Cetiya
  Naka Vihara
  Kiribath Vehera
  Pubbarama
  Tapovana
caption: Thuparamaya stupa, Anuradhapura
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