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Dwarf from Sigiriya Rock fortress, 5th century, Sri Lanka. (20th century). Artist: Unknown.

Dwarf from Sigiriya Rock fortress, 5th century, Sri Lanka. (20th century). Artist: Unknown.

2-645-368 - © CM Dixon/Heritage Images

Dwarf from Sigiriya Rock fortress, 5th century, Sri Lanka. (20th century). According to the ancient Sri Lankan chronicle the Culavamsa, this site of Sigiriya was selected by King Kasyapa (477-495 CE) for his new capital. He built his palace on the top of this rock and decorated its sides with colourful frescoes.

Image Details

People Information

Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
People Related
  1. CM Dixon: British: Photographer
  2. Kasyapa I: Sri Lankan: King
Medium
  1. Photograph
Picture Type
  1. Object
Geographic Hierarchy

World Asia Sri Lanka

  1. 07 00 00 N , 081 00 00 E

World Asia Sri Lanka Central Sigiriya

  1. 07 57 00 N , 080 46 00 E
Category Hierarchy

Locations & Buildings Archaeological Sites

Religion & Belief Other

History & Politics Artefacts

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4732x3204
File Size : 44,418kb

Aliases

  1. MCBN20
  1. 0370004597
  1. 2-645-368
  1. 2645368
  1. MCBN20
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