Sigiriya

477 AD200 m rockSri Lanka

CountrySri Lanka

Date477 AD

Notable Feature200 m rock

RegionCentral Province

About Sigiriya

A 5th century fortress on a 200 m column of rock. Features frescoes of celestial maidens. The mirror wall has ancient graffiti dating to the 8th century. The water gardens are among the oldest landscaped gardens in the world.

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