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The discovery of a mythological city on a giant rock in Sri Lanka has stunned archaeologists and historians. The ruins of the city of Sigiriya in the heart of Sri Lanka amaze visitors. The mythological remains found in the ruins show that this must have been a big city, the capital of some king.
This legendary city is situated on a high hill, whose construction techniques have puzzled archaeologists. This city is a wonderful example of the brilliant engineering of that time. Some people believe that the site was once an important Buddhist monastery, but based on the remains found at the site, many say that the site is the palace of Ravana, the Lankan king mentioned in the Hindu scripture Ramayana.
This legendary city is situated at an altitude of 180 meters
The city of Sigiriya is today one of the most famous monuments of Sri Lanka, counted among the wonders of the world. Sigiriya is also known as Lion Rock, which is said to be 180 meters high. It is so high that the entire mountain is visible from outside the forest. According to written records, it was the capital of King Kashyap. Some people also believe that King Kashyap built this place as his palace. Currently this monument is included in the UNESCO heritage.
