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Yatala Stupa
Yatala Dageba is believed to be built by regional king Mahanaga in the 3rd century BC on the grounds which his queen delivered a son. This stupa has been identified as Mani Chethiya and Yattalaya in various historical documents. It is not known what was enshrined in this stupa but a large number of relic caskets has been discovered in the stupa. The stupa is located between Debaraweva and Akurugoda on the Hambanthota - Kataragama Road. Primary Source : "Sri Lankave Purana Stupa" See also other sites in the area
Updated
February 17, 2007
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