Sigiriya

Historical SiteWorld Heritage Site

Ancient rock fortress near Dambulla, Sri Lanka.

Sigiriya or Sinhagiri is an ancient rock fortress located in the northern Matale District near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. It is a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of granite approximately 180 m (590 ft) high.

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