Sacred City of Anuradhapura Word Search
Sacred City of Anuradhapura, as a word search. 12 words drawn from its architecture, its landscape, and the people who built it sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Words to find: RUWANWELI, JETAVANA, ABHAYAGIRI, MIHINTALE, BODHI, DAGOBA, STUPA, MOONSTONE, GUARDSTONE, SANDSTONE, LATERITE, LIMESTONE.
Found words stay highlighted, so the grid gets easier to read as you go and the final few tend to fall quickly.
Sacred City of Anuradhapura word list, defined
- BODHI /ˈboʊdi/ · noun
- In Buddhist thought, the state of complete spiritual awakening or enlightenment attained by the Buddha; by extension, the understanding of the true nature of reality that marks such awakening. Related: enlightenment, awakening, illumination, satori.
- DAGOBA /dəˈɡəʊbə/ · noun
- A dagoba is a domed Buddhist relic shrine, especially one found in Sri Lanka, housing sacred remains of the Buddha or a revered monk. Related: stupa, tope, shrine, chedi.
- STUPA /ˈstuːpə/ · noun
- A structure in Buddhism, typically a dome-shaped monument housing a relic or sacred object, often surrounded by a walkway and decorated with sculptures and carvings. In Hinduism, a stupa is a monument marking a sacred site or a place of pilgrimage. Related: monument, mausoleum, shrine, temple.
- MOONSTONE /muːnstoʊn/ · noun
- A type of gemstone, typically a variety of feldspar, often used in jewelry. It is known for its adularescent appearance, which gives it a shimmering effect. Related: gemstone, feldspar, adularescent stone, jewel.
- SANDSTONE /sændstoʊn/ · noun
- A type of sedimentary rock formed from sand-sized grains of minerals and rock fragments, often used as a building material. Related: limestone, granite, marble, conglomerate.
- LATERITE /ləˈtɛraɪt/ · noun
- A type of soil or rock that is rich in iron and aluminum, formed through the weathering of rocks in tropical regions. Laterite is often used as a source of iron and as a building material. Related: ferricrete, ironstone, terra rossa, lateritic soil.
- LIMESTONE /ˈlaɪmˌstoʊn/ · noun
- A type of sedimentary rock that is composed mainly of calcium carbonate, often used as a building material. Related: marble, sandstone, granite, slate.
Play the Sacred City of Anuradhapura word search · Browse every world heritage site · Today's daily challenge