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Download Solution PDFThe Sigiriya frescoes and Dambulla cave paintings are found in:
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Sri Lanka.
- Sigiriya frescoes-
- The paintings of Sigiriya is the striking feature of Sigiriya ancient site located in Srilanka.
- They have painted on the western surface of Sigiriya Rock about thirteen hundred years ago and were the highlight of a massive palace complex built in 480AD by King Kasyapa.
- Sigiriya Frescoes bear some similarity to the Gupta style of painting in the Ajanta Caves.
- These paintings are uniquely Sri Lankan in their character and are the only surviving non-religious art found in Sri Lanka.
Important Points
- Dambulla cave paintings-
- Dambulla cave temple is the largest and well-reserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka.
- It is a World Heritage Site since 1991.
- The temple consists of 5 caves with sculptures of Buddha, Indra, Vishnu and several kings.
- The walls and ceilings of the caves are entirely covered with paintings.
- These paintings and statues are related to Gautama Buddha and his life.
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