The ruins of the capital built by the parricidal King Kassapa I (477–95) lie on the steep slopes and at the summit of a granite peak standing some 370 m high (the 'Lion's Rock', which dominates the ...
Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a formidable landmark rising 1,200 feet above the landscape. This ancient fortress, which served as a royal capital in the late 5th century, houses the ruins of a once ...
Unveil the marvels of ancient engineering at Sigiriya, a UNESCO World Heritage ... an ancient city with well-preserved ruins and archaeological marvels. Explore the ancient temples, stupas ...