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| Lion Gate of Sigiriya | |
The igneous rock earned its name from the enormous lion which greeted visitors halfway up the rock on a small plateau. A gateway to the Sigiriya, a lion carved from rock served to both welcome visitors and warn enemies. |
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| Issued Country | Sri Lanka |
| Issued Year | 2011 |
| Category | Buddhist Architect World Heritage Theme 1: : World Buddhist Heritage Through Stamps Buddhist Landscape |
| Type | Postage Stamps |