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Discovering the Wonders Above - Journey to the Top of Sigiriya the Ancient Sky City

Prepare to be blown away as we take you on an awe-inspiring journey to Sigiriya, an ancient sky city in Sri Lanka that was built on top of a towering rock fortress. You'll be left speechless as we reveal the remarkable engineering and design that allowed this city to stand tall for over 1500 years, defying the laws of physics and gravity. Stay with us until the end of this video, as we uncover the hidden secrets and stories of Sigiriya that will leave you marveling at the ingenuity and creativity of our ancient ancestors. Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the incredible beauty and wonder of Sigiriya!

This incredible ancient city is over 1500 years old, and located at a whopping 656 meters up a hill which is 200m above the see level, making it a fortified marvel that might have been built long before humans could construct houses. The city's structures are so well-planned and thought out that experts say they should not have existed at the time of its construction. But here it stands, surrounded by lush gardens and forests, with pools of water and fountains on top of a 180-meter-high rock. And let's not forget the underground pathways and reservoirs that were simply too advanced for its time!

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