what is the first stupa in sri lanka
Ancient stupas of Sri Lanka Mahiyangana Raja Maha Vihara in Mahiyangana, Uva Province is regarded as the first stupa of ancient Sri Lanka[3]The first historical stupa constructed after the arrival of Mahinda in Sri Lanka is Thuparamaya, which was built during the reign of King Devanampiya Tissa.[4] Afterwards many stupas were built, some colossal stupas, biggest of which is Jetavanaramaya.[5]