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Archaeological wonders in Sri Lanka matching “Central Province, Matale District” · Mysteria

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🇱🇰 Sri Lanka · Archaeological wonder

Sigiriya (Lion Rock)

Moriyan Anuradhapura · Sinhala

5th-century rock fortress-palace of Kassapa I atop 180 m column, frescoed Mirror Wall, Lion Gate, with summit palace, hydraulic gardens and moat. Short-lived capital 477–495 CE.