Vessagiri

Historical Site

Vessagiri

Vessagiriya, or Issarasamanarama, is an ancient Buddhist forest monastery that is part of the ruins of Anuradhapura, one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka. It is located about half a mile south of Isurumuniya, among boulders. Begun in the reign of King Devanampiya Tissa, the site was expanded during the reign of King Kasyapa to become home to about five hundred monks.

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Vessagiri

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