Mihintale, Anuradhapura, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon.

Mihintale, Anuradhapura, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon.

2-640-519 - © CM Dixon/Heritage Images

Mihintale, Sri Lanka, 20th century. Mountain peak near Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka, believed by Sri Lankans to be the site of a meeting between the Buddhist monk Mahinda and King Devanampiyatissa which began the presence of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. Now a pilgrimage site.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. CM Dixon, attributed to: British: Photographer

Medium
  1. Photograph

Picture Type
  1. Object

Category Hierarchy

Locations & Buildings Archaeological Sites

Religion & Belief Buddhism

Artistic Representations Landscapes


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3228x4764
File Size : 45,054kb


Aliases

  1. MCAD29
  1. 0370004352
  1. 2-640-519
  1. 2640519
  1. MCAD29

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