The Ceylon Plates
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Cave temple interior with painted ceiling and Buddha rows. Dambulla Cave Temple.
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Ancient Ruins

Cave temple interior with painted ceiling and Buddha rows

Dambulla Cave Temple
c. 1880–1900

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TCP-R55

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