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Sigiriya, an ancient rock fortress and former royal palace, is one of Sri Lanka's most visited and best-known sights, attracting just more than one million visitors in 2019.

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 (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 ...

Explore the breathtaking Sigiriya, Sri Lanka’s iconic ancient rock fortress, with stunning drone footage showcasing its towering heights, lush surrounding jungles, and the remnants of its ...

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 ...

Built in the fifth century, Sri Lanka’s Sigiriya fortress attracted the attention of British archaeologists in the 1800s, who were amazed by its leonine rock art and beautiful frescoes.

Sigiriya, an ancient rock fortress and former royal palace, is one of Sri Lanka's most visited and best-known sights, attracting just more than one million visitors in 2019.