Sigiriya (The Lions rock) is an ancient rock fortress and palace ruin in the Matale district of Sri Lanka
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Sigiriya (The Lions rock) is an ancient rock fortress and palace ruin in the Matale district of Sri Lanka

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Sigiriya (The Lions rock) is an ancient rock fortress and palace ruin in the Matale district of Sri Lanka, It is renowned for its ancient frescoes. The paintings have been interpreted as either ladies from the court of King Kassapa or celestial beings (apsaras). Sri Lanka. Buddhist. 5th 14th century, AD, built by King Kassapa (477 496).

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Werner Forman Archive

Date

28 mars 2011

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Photo12/Universal Images Group/Werner Forman

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UMG12A33_207

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Non

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Droits gérés

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37,5Mo (2,5Mo) / 26,8cm x 35,0cm / 3166 x 4138 (300dpi)

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