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Archealogical Museum Sigiriya
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The museum in Sigiriya is well known to be the most attractive in South Asia, managed by the Central Cultural Fund. Sigiriya Museum represents its cultural, technological and archaeological value. Three decades of archaeological research on Sigiriya, the famous UNESCO world heritage site, can be explored at the Sigiriya Museum.
The design of the museum was inspired by the sophisticated design of Sigiriya itself. It followed the concept of Green Building with the mastery use of water and the use of trees so that it stimulates a true experience. Furthermore, the floors are built so that visitors can feel the Sigiriya climb through the ascending terraces and the wide stairways.
Upon entering the Sigiriya Museum one has to go through a brick tunnel that was designed similarly to the archway of the Sigiriya fortress. Inside there are exhibits of various artifacts found through archaeological excavations such as a human skeleton, tools, jewels, sculptures and much more. The galleries are also filled with drawings, photographs and information to its visitors so that the assistance of a guide is not required. Some of the most significant artefacts are the iron melting Kiln and the purple tone embedded gold earring.
Toilte Facilities: Yes
Disable accessibilities: Yes
Distance from Dambulla: 17km
Tickets: Yes
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