Sigiriya

Ancient rock fortress near Dambulla, Sri Lanka

Sigiriya or Sinhagiri 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.

Quick facts

Coordinates: 7.9569° N, 80.7597° E

Sources

Wikipedia (English): Sigiriya · CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated 1 October 2026

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"Sigiriya". DigiNepal. Last updated 1 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/places/sigiriya. Retrieved 1 October 2026.

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