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Sigiriya (Lion's rock) is a large stone and ancient rock fortress and palace ruin in the central Matale District of Sri Lanka, surrounded by the remains of an extensive network of gardens ...
Photos: Fresco Paintings at Sigiriya Rock Updated: 2012-02-14 15:18 ... Sigiriya is also renowned for its ancient paintings (frescos), which are reminiscent of the Ajanta Caves of India.
Sigiriya, also known as Lion Rock, is a marvel of ancient architecture and mystery. This video uncovers the hidden history ...
A man rides a bike past the Sigiriya Lion Rock, a popular tourist spot, in Dambulla, Sri Lanka, Jan. 17, 2025. The ancient city of Sigiriya was inscribed as a world heritage site by United Nations ...
The surrounding gardens of Sigiriya are also a marvel in itself and are among the oldest landscaped gardens in the world. They include a dramatic cave as well as water, boulder and terraced gardens.
In Pictures: Sigiriya closed, tourists in quandary. News. Mar 19, 2020; 163; 0; With the Government declaring three days of special holidays, the Central Cultural Fund (CCF) has shut down Sigiriya to ...
Sigiriya was built in the fifth century AD. and means 'lion’s rock' (Image: Getty Images) A stunning lost city was discovered on the very top of giant rock - leaving archaeologists absolutely ...
Sigiriya stands as one of Sri Lanka’s most impressive ancient sites, a rock fortress filled with history, art, and mystery. This video uncovers the secrets of its construction, purpose, and the ...