Anuradhapura - Jetavana and Abhayagiri Monasteries

Top:

Jetavana Stupa, 4th century CE, the largest stupa in the world

Abhayagiri Stupa, 1st century BC, the largest until Jetavana was built

Restoration work on Abhayagiri

Center:

Lankarama Stupa, 1st century BC (composite photo)

Samadhi Buddha, 3rd or 4th century CE

Bottom:

Moonstone (composite photo) and Guardstone (both considered the most beautiful in Anuradhapura

In the moonstone, notice the animals: elephant, horse, lion, bull; compare with Polonnaruva moonstone below