# Sigiriya

_Ancient rock fortress near Dambulla, Sri Lanka_

Canonical: https://diginpl.com/places/sigiriya
Last updated: 2026-10-01

> 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, 80.7597

## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Sigiriya](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sigiriya) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)

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