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Abandoned fortress on top of massive 590ft rock still confusing archaeologists
Located near the town of Dambulla in Sri Lanka's northern Matale District, this ancient fortress is known as Sigiriya, or Lion Rock. It proudly bears the title of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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See Sigiriya and learn Sigiriya
at the state-of-the-art Sigiriya Museum and Information Centre -- having as its backdrop the formidable rock fortress – to be opened shortly. The glass-topped model of Sigiriya Many are familiar with ...
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Ancient City of Sigiriya
The authorities stated that the airport, if and when constructed, will negatively impact upon the site through: Sonic vibrations which would cause damage to ancient wall plasters with paintings and ...
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This Asian Destination Was Named the Most Welcoming in the World — and It's Called the '8th Wonder of the World' by Locals
The town is renowned for the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a formidable landmark rising 1,200 feet above the landscape. This ancient fortress, which served as a royal capital ...
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Forget the hornets; Sigiriya needs first aid
This comes following the death of a foreign tourist at the Sigiriya Rock Fortress last week (May 16) due to a medical emergency. An inquiry by the Coroner of the Dambulla Hospital revealed that the ...