Abhayagiri Vihara

Abhayagiri Vihara is an ancient Buddhist monastery in Sri Lanka, dating back to the 1st century BCE. It served as a major center for religious learning, meditation, and monastic life during its peak. The site includes impressive ruins, such as stupas (dome-shaped structures containing relics), monasteries, and statues, reflecting the rich history and architectural ingenuity of early Sri Lankan Buddhism. Today, it remains an important archaeological site and place of worship for practitioners and visitors interested in Buddhist heritage and history.