7th century

*Important: Some mapped locations are indicative only and some sites may be uncleared. To visit temple sites outside the tourist zones you should seek a guide from the local area. Read more

Maligawila Buddha statue

The Maligawila Buddha statue is a standing figure of the Buddha in Sri Lanka, which was carved out of a large limestone rock during the 7th century by a prince named Aggabodhi. It is the tallest free-standing ancient statue of the Buddha found in the country. It had been broken into several pieces by the … Read more