Stock Photo: The 8Th Wonder Of The World, Sigiriya Rock Fortress Sri Lanka With Wood Secret Compartment Box.
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Sigiriya is an ancient rock fortress and palace built by King Kashyapa during the reign of 473 – 495 which is standing majestically 660 feet straight up. It is located in the northern Matale district near the town of Dambulla in central province of Sri Lanka. The word Sigiriya or the Sinhagiri means the Lion’s Rock where you have to climb up 1200 steps before you reach the Lion Rock Fortress on top of Sigiriya. There are several platforms that break up the steps and allow for a little break if you need it. Today Sigiriya rock fortress is one of the most famous Archeological Treasure and UNESCO named Sigiriya rock as a World Heritage in 1982 under the name “Ancient City of Sigiriya Sri Lankaâ€.Wooden secret compartment box shows the quality carvings of sri lankan carpenters on the front and back side of the box.there are 4 compartments in the box all are made in undetectable manner it's three to four days of hard work of the carpenter.The opening of the box too little complicated excellent for keeping jewellery and your valuables. further inside complete blue velvet.
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