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Cave paintings in Sigiriya

Stamp featuring cave paintings in Sigiriya rock fortress 5th century There is  a belief that the paintings depict apsaras, or goddesses, that are emerging from the heavens to bless the citadel.  

Issued Country Sri Lanka
Issued Year 1951
Category World Heritage Buddhist Arts Buddhist Story
Type Postage Stamps
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