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This Asian Destination Was Named the Most Welcoming in the World — and It's Called the '8th Wonder of the World' by Locals
The town is renowned for the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a formidable landmark rising 1,200 feet above the landscape. This ancient fortress, which served as a royal capital ...
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Sigiriya toilet plan flushed out
A Japanese-funded project to build toilets on the historic Sigiriya rock has been put on hold, Archaeology Department Chief Senerath Dissanayake said yesterday. Dr. Dissanayake said the decision was ...
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How to Visit Sigiriya Sri Lanka
Sigiriya or Lion Rock is a 180-meter-high column of reddish ... Sigiriya from Colombo (there’s a train that goes from Colombo Fort to Habrana which is 17 kilometers 10.5 miles away from Sigiriya ...
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Scores in hospital after wasp attack in Sigiriya
Hundreds of visitors to the historic Sigiriya rock came under a wasp attack yesterday, prompting authorities to temporarily close the site, police said. At least 50 people were admitted to the ...