180 m
Scale anchored to a reviewed measurement
Uniformly scaled by local rise above surrounding plain.
Sigiriya Rock
Sigiriya Rock is shown as the current exposed granite inselberg rising approximately 180 m above the surrounding Sri Lankan plain. Archaeological structures are excluded from the natural contour, and the lower edge follows Sizepedia's flat comparison convention.
Dimensions
- Height
- 180 m
Quick facts
- Local rise
- about 180 m
- Landform
- granite inselberg
- State
- current preserved rock
Sigiriya Rock · Size infographic
Related objects
Sources and measurement22 References
Dimensions were cross-checked against independent sources before publication.
Measurement basis
Height is local relief above the surrounding landscape, not elevation above sea level.