Avukana Buddha Statue

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The Buddha statue of Avukana in Sri Lanka
The Buddha statue of Avukana in Sri Lanka

The Avukana Buddha Statue is one of the tallest statues of Sri Lanka. It is situated in the Anuradhapura district. The 13 metre high statue is carved out of solid granite and dates back to the reign of King Dathusena in the 5th century. Recently, a brick enclosure around and above have been built to protect the sculpture from weather.

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