View of the Pleasure Gardens from the Summit of Sigiriya, Sri Lanka, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon.
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View of the Pleasure Gardens from the Summit of Sigiriya, Sri Lanka, 20th century. Sigiriya is an ancient rock fortress of historic and archaeological significance, located in the central Matale District in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. According to the ancient Sri Lankan chronicle the Culavamsa, this site was selected by King Kasyapa (477-495 CE) for his new capital. He built his palace on top of this rock and decorated its sides with colourful frescoes.
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Creator
- CM Dixon, attributed to: British: Photographer
People Related
- Kasyapa I: Sri Lankan: King
Geographic Hierarchy
- 07 00 00 N , 081 00 00 E
World Asia Sri Lanka Central Sigiriya
- 07 57 00 N , 080 46 00 E
Category Hierarchy
Locations & Buildings Archaeological Sites
Locations & Buildings Parks & Gardens
Science & Nature Geographical Features
Artistic Representations Landscapes
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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4742x3215
File Size : 44,665kb
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- MCBP18
- 0370004598
- 2-645-369
- 2645369
- MCBP18
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