Sigiriya

Sigiriya

Ancient rock fortress near Dambulla, Sri Lanka.
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Sigiriya or Sinhagiri (Lion Rock Sinhala: සීගිරිය, Tamil: சிகிரியா/சிங்ககிரி, pronounced SEE-gi-ri-yə) is an ancient rock fortress located in the northern Matale District near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. It is a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of granite approximately 180 m (590 ft) high.

Type
Cultural
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Location
Central Province, Sri Lanka
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Coordinates
07°57′25″N 80°45′35″E
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