Normally we see sites restored by archaeologists. Here we can see the effects of a years on brickwork. Ususally, ancient brickwork is actually in a shambles or completely disintegrated, but here we can see the structure actually sagging after time of settling and shifting and battered by wind, rain and sun.
Meditation cells in a cave near the top of the mountain at Pidurangala
This tank, hewn from the rock, captured rain water to support the monks meditation here.
The reclining Buddha, 48.5 feet long, was damaged by treasure seekers. Unfortunately, many historic works throughout India and Sri Lanka, and probably other places, seem to have been damaged or destroyed by either treasure seekers or, more often, invaders who believed their religion is the only path and debated the point by destroying all else.
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