17 Breathtaking Sights to See in Asia Before You Die
| April 30, 2015
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The Ancient City of Sigiriya, or Lion’s Rock, Sri Lanka
A fifth century AD fortress, Sigiriya displays amazing landscaping, a water garden and some of the oldest murals recorded in the country. At the top of Lion’s Rock is a palace with its ruined buildings and rock sculptures. Below, the ancient city is defended by a huge wall.
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