Seegiriya.

 


Sigiriya also known as “Sinhagiri” or “Lion’s Rock” is an ancient rock fortress situated in Sigiriya town near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. Sigiriya rock is about 200 meters in height and is a UNESCO listed World Heritage Site. The rock has great historical and archaeological significance and is widely known as the eighth wonder of the world.

Sigiriya Rock was used by the ancient King Kashyapa as his Royal Palace. The king used it as a hideout and a way of protecting himself and his kingdom from enemies. Sigiriya Rock is one of the best preserved examples of ancient urban planning. The main entrance is located in the northern side of the Sigiriya rock

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Features of Sigiriya Rock


Sigiriya Rock consists of many parts as a royal palace complex. These include the following;

Frescoes – Paintings on a large wall area on the rock. These paintings are of women with flowers in their hands and some say that these women were the wives of the king. The Sigiriya frescoes are also known as “Sigiri Apsara” and are known to be close resemblance to the paintings at Ajanta Caves in India.



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