King Mahasena of Anuradhapura began construction of the Jetavanaramaya stupa, which was completed by his son Kithsirimevan. At 122 meters (400 feet), it was the world’s tallest stupa and the third tallest structure in the world when completed. Approximately 93.3 million baked bricks were used in its construction, with a sophisticated mixture of lime plaster, seashells, sugar syrup, egg whites, coconut water, and other materials covering the structure.
273 AD to 301 AD
Construction of Jetavanaramaya
King Mahasena of Anuradhapura began construction of the Jetavanaramaya stupa, which was completed by his son Kithsirimevan. At 122 meters (400 feet), it was the world's tallest stupa and the third tallest structure in the world when completed. Approximately 93.3 million baked bricks were used in its construction, with a sophisticated mixture of lime plaster, seashells, sugar syrup, egg whites, coconut water, and other materials covering the structure.