Rankoth Vehera

Rankoth Vehera is a stupa located in the ancient city of Polonnaruwa in Sri Lanka.

[1] The Rankoth Vehera has been built according to the tradition of the stupas of the Anuradhapura Maha Viharaya and bears a close resemblance to Ruwanwelisaya.

Thus, the name Rankoth Vehera can be roughly translated to English as "Gold Pinnacled Stupa".

The stupa is located in the center of a large square terrace, which is also surrounded by a brick wall.

[4] A stone inscription near one of the entrances mention that King Nissanka Malla observed and supervised the construction of the stupa from there.

Decorated wall of Rankoth Vehera, ancient city of Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka