Sigiriya is an ancient palace located in the central Matale
District near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. The name
refers to a site of historical and archaeological significance that is
dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 metres
high. According to the ancient Sri Lankan chronicle
the Culavangsha, this site was selected by King Kasyapa for his new capital. He
built his palace on the top of this rock and decorated its sides with colourful
frescoes.
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