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Gal Vihara

Statue and Colossus

Description

Gal Vihara is a statue and colossus in Sri Lanka, Asia. UNESCO World Heritage List: Ancient City of Polonnaruwa dates it to 12th century CE. Its height is listed as 14 m (estimated). UNESCO World Heritage List: Ancient City of Polonnaruwa also records: “Buddha images.”

Four Buddhas carved from one granite face, including a 14 m reclining figure.

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Medieval — Gal Vihara in context.

Medieval, 500 CE to 1,500 CEDates supported by mainstream archaeology. Natural formations remain undated.Timeline612532621366552351055613132672111415600 CE800 CE1,000 CE1,200 CE1,400 CE
Height14mConfidence: estimated
MaterialGraniteMohs 6-7 (mineral hardness scale)

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Compare the published evidence and its interpretations. “Consensus” records the mainstream account; “Alternative” identifies a competing interpretation, not an equally established conclusion. Estimates and unresolved questions remain qualified in the claim text.

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Date

1150 CE - 1200 CE

12th century CE

UNESCO World Heritage List: Ancient City of Polonnaruwa
No claims found.
Purpose

Buddha images

UNESCO World Heritage List: Ancient City of Polonnaruwa
No claims found.
MethodNo claims found.No claims found.
Sources: UNESCO World Heritage List: Ancient City of Polonnaruwa

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Approximate - counted from January 1, 1,175 CE (UTC). Based on the midpoint of 1,150 CE - 1,200 CE; the underlying date is uncertain.

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