Deep in the middle of Sri Lanka, a massive column of rock juts out
from the green tropical forest. It reaches 660 feet tall and features
frescoes, graffiti, and landscaped gardens. The rock is known as Sigiriya (see-gee-REE-yah) and holds a special place in the island’s cultural history.
It 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.
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