Introducing Sigiriya
Rising 200m straight up over the dusty plains of north central Sri Lanka, the flat-topped rock formation of Sigiriya is not only one of the island’s most impressive geological formations but also one of its greatest archaeological legacies. The leafy village that has grown up near its base serves the comings and goings of tourists and pilgrims and is of relatively recent origin.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Sigiriya/Dambulla and bus/train Galle-Colombo??
by bearaman 31 August 2011
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