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Sunday, September 13, 2020

Ancient City of Sigiriya - Sri Lanka

The ruins of the capital built by the parricidal King Kassapa I (477–95) lie on the steep slopes and at the summit of a granite peak standing some 180m high (the 'Lion's Rock', which dominates the jungle from all sides). 
A series of galleries and staircases emerging from the mouth of a gigantic lion constructed of bricks and plaster provide access to the site. 

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