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Event archaeological South Asia

Sigiriya

477 CE

Ancient rock fortress and palace ruins rising 200m above the Sri Lankan…

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Ancient rock fortress near Dambulla, Sri Lanka

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Landmark · South Asia

Sigiriya

477 CE – still standing

Ancient rock fortress and palace ruins rising 200m above the Sri Lankan plains

Standing in 477 CE

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