Indian Architecture (Buddhist and Hindu Periods) c11.9

c11.9

Some idea of the size of the Sanchi stupa at this period of its history may be obtained by comparing it and its railing with the dimensions of Stonehenge as it now appears. The diameter of the outer railing at Sanchi is 120 feet, while the outer circle of Stonehenge is 106 feet In height the former is 11 feet, whereas the outer sarsens of the latter are 13½ feet. The gateways at Sanchi are 34 feet high, while the five trilithons at Stonehenge are 22 feet. In their average proportions therefore the two monuments are not very dissimilar.