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Inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1982. World Heritage criteria: (ii)(iii)(iv).
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Sigiriya
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Central Province, Sri Lanka
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SIGIRIYA · OVERVIEW
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.
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