Sigiriya is an ancient rock fortress in the northern Matale District, not far from Dambulla in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. Also known as Lion R

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Sigiriya is an ancient rock fortress in the northern Matale District, not far from Dambulla in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. Also known as Lion Rock, the towering 200 metre column of rock is a site of both historical and archaeoligical significance.

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Location: Sigiriya, Dambulla, Sri Lanka
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