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.

Dating back to the 5th century, the ancient city fortress of Sigiriya was built by King Kasyapa in order to repel attacks from the rightful heir, his brother Moggallana. King Kasyapa chose a 200-metre ...

Sri Lanka can be best described as south Asia in miniature form, filled with beaches, elephants, tea plantations, curries, ...

The Director General of the Department of Archaeology, Professor D. Thusitha Mendis, has announced plans to remove ...

The abandoned fortress on top of a massive 590ft rock still confusing archaeologists One of the best preserved examples of ancient urban planning and a UNESCO World Heritage site, this ancient ...

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 ...

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.