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On Lion’s Rock

  • January 12, 2015
  • By KIDS DISCOVER

Built in the fifth century for King Kassapa I, the ancient fortress of Sigiriya (Lion’s Rock) sits atop a granite peak in what is now Sri Lanka. A key example of its era’s urban planning, the palace is noted for its elaborate gardens, reservoirs, and rock paintings. (Erandamx / Shutterstock)

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