Ancient City of Sigiriya Tours

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Deep in the middle of Sri Lanka, a massive column of rock juts out from the green tropical forest. Sigiriya was established as the stronghold of a rogue king over 1,500 years ago, and today the Sigiriya complex stands as one of the earliest preserved examples of ancient urban planning. Ultimately the rock was unable to save its king, but it succeeded in preserving ancient Sinhalese culture.
Looks a little like Ayers rock, an ancient village was at the top, just amazing how people would have been able to do that may centuries ago!
Getting there! 1.200 steps to top!


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