The Great Stupa of Sanchi 桑奇大塔

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    The Great Stupa of Sanchi was built in the 3rd century by the Mauryan emperor Ashoka and is believed to house ashes of Buddha. The simple structure was damaged at some point during the 2nd century BCE. It was later repaired and enlarged, and elements were added; it reached its final form in the 1st century BCE. The building is 120 feet (37 metres) wide and 54 feet (17 metres) high.The central structure consists of a hemispherical dome  on a base, with chamber deep within. The dome symbolizes, among other things, the dome of heaven enclosing the earth.
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The Great Stupa at Sanchi is the oldest and largest Stupa at the Sanchi Buddhist Monument Complex. The Great Stupa is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s believed it had raised terraces at the base, was enclosed by a wooden railing, and was crowned by a stone umbrella.The main body of the stupa symbolises the cosmic mountain. The gateways at the four cardinal points are the highlights of the structure, with a series of detailed carvings showing Buddhist symbols and important historical and religious scenes.

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    桑奇大塔
    桑吉大舍利塔是由孔雀王朝阿育王于公元前3世纪建造的，据说是用来存放佛陀的骨灰的。它结构简单，在公元前2世纪的某个时候遭到破坏，后来被修复和扩大，并增加了元素。它在公元前1世纪达到了它的最终形式。这座建筑宽120英尺（37米），高54英尺（17米）。中央结构包括一个在地基上修建的半球形的圆顶，与一个地底深处的文物室。穹顶象征着环绕地球的天穹。