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Stamp featuring the Jethavana Stupa . The Jetavanaramaya is a stupa located in the ruins of Jetavana in the sacred world heritage city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. The structure is significant in the island's history for it represents the tensions within the Theravada and Mahayana sects of Buddhism; it is also significant in recorded history as one of the tallest structures in the ancient world; the height of the stupa is 400 feet (122 m), making it the tallest stupa in the ancient world. |
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| Issued Country | Sri Lanka |
| Issued Year | 2015 |
| Category | Buddhist Architect World Heritage Buddhist Symbol |
| Type | Postage Stamps |