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Great dagoba partially cleared (Ruwanwelisaya). Anuradhapura.
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Ancient Ruins

Great dagoba partially cleared (Ruwanwelisaya)

Anuradhapura
c. 1890–1905

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Identified
Named on the print, matched to a published caption, an unmistakable landmark, or identified by the collection’s owner.
On the print
"Ruwanweli Dagoba, 180 feet high, Anuradhapura" - Scowen & Co, Ceylon
Maker
Scowen & Co
Date basis
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Place
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Reference
TCP-R82

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