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The ancient Lion Rock in Sri Lanka was once the country’s capital
It was called Sigiriya, or the Lion Rock. Sigiriya ... leaving behind the resilient and imposing structure we see today. It’s ...
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The 'Lion Fortress' of Sri Lanka was swallowed by the jungle
The photograph shows what remains of the monumental Lion Paws Gate at Sigiriya. Photograph by Superstock/AGE Fotostock The Mahavamsa, a fifth-century Sri Lankan epic, tells how the Indian prince ...
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Ancient City of Sigiriya
The ruins of the capital built by the parricidal King Kassapa I (477–95) lie on the steep slopes and at the summit of a granite peak standing some 180m high (the 'Lion's Rock', which ... De ruïnes van ...
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Sigiriya Village: Under the shadow of Lion Rock
Over 1950 years ago, the Sigiriya Lion Rock was a magnificent palace hideaway for a king. Sigiriya Rock Fortress has many legends and tales surrounding it. History records that it was the magnificent, ...
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In pics: Sigiriya Lion Rock in Dambulla, Sri Lanka
A man rides a bike past the Sigiriya Lion Rock, a popular tourist spot, in Dambulla, Sri Lanka, Jan. 17, 2025. The ancient city of Sigiriya was inscribed as a world heritage site by United Nations ...