Sigiriya (Lion’s Mountain) Sigiriya, also known as Lion Rock, is an archeological rock for
Sigiriya (Lion’s Mountain) Sigiriya, also known as Lion Rock, is an archeological rock fortress and palace of the Sigiriya. It is situated in the central province in Matale District of Sri Lanka. The Complex consists of the central rock, rising 200 meters above the surrounding plain, and the two rectangular precincts on the east and the west, surrounded by two moats and three ramparts. Sigiriya was designated a World Heritage site in 1988. -- source link
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