Alahana Pirivena monastic complex
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Alahana Pirivena monastic complex is a major ruined Buddhist educational and monastic center in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, known for its extensive stupas, image houses, and monastic buildings dating to the Polonnaruwa period.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Alahana Pirivena complex | 1 |
| Alahana Pirivena monastic complex canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Alahana Pirivena monastic complex Context triple: [Ancient City of Polonnaruwa, hasStructure, Alahana Pirivena monastic complex]
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Nagadeepa Purana Viharaya
Nagadeepa Purana Viharaya is an ancient and revered Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka, traditionally believed to be one of the sites visited by the Buddha.
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B.
Sri Dalada Maligawa complex
The Sri Dalada Maligawa complex is the sacred temple precinct in Kandy, Sri Lanka, that houses the revered Tooth Relic of the Buddha and serves as a major religious and cultural center for Buddhists.
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C.
Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara
Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara is a historic and highly revered Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka, renowned for its ancient origins, sacred relics, and elaborate religious art and festivals.
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D.
Mulagandha Kuti Vihara
Mulagandha Kuti Vihara is a modern Buddhist temple and monastery in Sarnath, India, known for its frescoes depicting the life of the Buddha and its role as a major pilgrimage site.
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E.
Kuragala archaeological site
Kuragala archaeological site is an ancient rock complex in Sri Lanka known for its prehistoric cave dwellings, Buddhist monastic remains, and later Islamic religious significance.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Alahana Pirivena monastic complex Target entity description: Alahana Pirivena monastic complex is a major ruined Buddhist educational and monastic center in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, known for its extensive stupas, image houses, and monastic buildings dating to the Polonnaruwa period.
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A.
Nagadeepa Purana Viharaya
Nagadeepa Purana Viharaya is an ancient and revered Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka, traditionally believed to be one of the sites visited by the Buddha.
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B.
Sri Dalada Maligawa complex
The Sri Dalada Maligawa complex is the sacred temple precinct in Kandy, Sri Lanka, that houses the revered Tooth Relic of the Buddha and serves as a major religious and cultural center for Buddhists.
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C.
Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara
Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara is a historic and highly revered Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka, renowned for its ancient origins, sacred relics, and elaborate religious art and festivals.
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D.
Mulagandha Kuti Vihara
Mulagandha Kuti Vihara is a modern Buddhist temple and monastery in Sarnath, India, known for its frescoes depicting the life of the Buddha and its role as a major pilgrimage site.
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E.
Kuragala archaeological site
Kuragala archaeological site is an ancient rock complex in Sri Lanka known for its prehistoric cave dwellings, Buddhist monastic remains, and later Islamic religious significance.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Buddhist educational institution
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Buddhist monastic complex ⓘ archaeological site ⓘ |
| access | open to visitors ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle | Polonnaruwa period architecture ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Sinhalese Buddhist monastic tradition ⓘ |
| condition | ruined ⓘ |
| country | Sri Lanka ⓘ |
| culturalContext |
Sri Lankan Theravada Buddhism
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linked to:
Buddhism in Sri Lanka
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| era | medieval Sri Lanka ⓘ |
| function | center for Buddhist learning and scholarship ⓘ |
| governingBody |
Department of Archaeology, Sri Lanka
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linked to:
Department of Archaeology of Sri Lanka
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| hasFeature |
elaborate brick platforms
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image houses with Buddha statues ⓘ large-scale stupas ⓘ monastic cells arranged around courtyards ⓘ stone stairways ⓘ |
| hasPart |
chapter houses
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courtyards ⓘ drainage systems ⓘ image houses ⓘ meditation cells ⓘ monastic residences ⓘ relic shrines ⓘ stupas ⓘ |
| hasTypeOfBuilding |
monks’ quarters
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refectory ⓘ stupa terrace ⓘ vihara ⓘ |
| heritage | part of the Ancient City of Polonnaruwa UNESCO World Heritage Site ⓘ |
| historicalPeriod | Polonnaruwa period ⓘ |
| locatedIn | Polonnaruwa ⓘ |
| locatedInAdministrativeEntity | North Central Province, Sri Lanka ⓘ |
| locatedNear | other Polonnaruwa royal and religious monuments ⓘ |
| material |
brick
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stone ⓘ |
| partOf | Ancient City of Polonnaruwa ⓘ |
| protectionStatus | archaeologically protected monument in Sri Lanka ⓘ |
| region | Cultural Triangle of Sri Lanka ⓘ |
| religion | Buddhism ⓘ |
| significance |
important monastic complex of the Polonnaruwa kingdom
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major Buddhist educational center in medieval Sri Lanka ⓘ |
| tourism | popular tourist attraction in Polonnaruwa ⓘ |
| UNESCOWorldHeritageSiteSince | 1982 ⓘ |
| usedFor |
Buddhist religious practice
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monastic education ⓘ residence of monks ⓘ |
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Subject: Alahana Pirivena monastic complex Description of subject: Alahana Pirivena monastic complex is a major ruined Buddhist educational and monastic center in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, known for its extensive stupas, image houses, and monastic buildings dating to the Polonnaruwa period.
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linked to: Alahana Pirivena monastic complex