#457 – Dambulla Cave Temple, Dambulla, Sri Lanka
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#457 Dambulla Cave Temple

📍 Dambulla Cave Temple, Dambulla, Sri Lanka

About this Stone

This UNESCO World Heritage Site is famous for its five cave shrines filled with ancient murals and over 150 Buddha statues, some dating back more than 2,000 years. The largest reclining Buddha stretches an impressive 14 meters in length. The temple complex represents one of Sri Lanka’s most spiritual and historic locations, layered with centuries of art, devotion, and storytelling. A small pond within the grounds provides a quiet, contemplative setting—a fitting sanctuary for a tiny stone guardian watching over this sacred space.

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🗺️ Location

7.856745, 80.648196   Open in Google Maps ↗

Stone Details

  • Stone Number #457
  • Type 🐧 Standard
  • Status Active
  • City Dambulla
  • Country 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
  • Hidden Date 24 November 2025
  • Hidden by @_prabha.karan._
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