The authorities stated that the airport, if and when constructed, will negatively impact upon the site through: Sonic vibrations which would cause damage to ancient ... Sigiriya. While noting the ...

World Heritage gem: The ancient city of Sigiriya, situated in the heart of Sri Lanka, offers wonders for history and art lovers alike. Admirers have been visiting the site of Lion Mountain as far ...

Sri Lanka has emerged as a sanctuary for this ... palace of King Kashyapa I in the fifth century. In 1982, the Ancient City ...

In 1982, UNESCO designated Sigiriya Rock as a World Heritage Site under the name "Ancient City of Sigiriya Sri Lanka". Year of inscription: 1982 ...

ICOMOS monitoring missions to these three World Heritage sites in Sri Lanka were undertaken in November December ... the area surrounding the rock of the outer moat at the Ancient City of Sigiriya ...