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Review:
Not much is actually known about Sathmahal Prasada. The seven stories of the stepped pyramid are thought to have been built sometime between the 11th and 13th centuries. Most scholars believe it to be a Buddhist stupa, but in truth there is nothing else quite like it in the whole country. It is the only stepped pyramid in Sri Lanka, and actually most closely resembles Mayan architecture and that of a temple in Cambodia. But whatever it is, there is no doubt that this seven-storied palace of Sri Lanka is a truly beautiful sight for visitors.
Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
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