Sigiriya was not a monastery or a religious place. It was a palace built for a king and decorated with drawings of beautiful women. “In my opinion most of the arguments and interpretations regarding ...

After King Kashyapa’s death, this royal palace and fortress were abandoned. Thereafter, it was occupied by a Buddhist monastery until the 14th century, with several rock shelters being created ...

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Perched on a slab of rock that juts dramatically over the forests of central Sri Lanka, Sigiriya is as imposing a sight now as it must have been when it was first built by a fierce king in the ...

King Kashyapa ruled from his secure palace for nearly 22 years till 495AD. His deep-rooted fear that his step-brother would return with an army and wage a war became a reality.

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 ...

Sigiriya has been crowned the world’s most welcoming city for 2025 by Booking.com, based on over 360 million of its verified customer reviews. Sections Network ...

The ruins of the capital built by the parricidal King Kassapa I (477–95) lie on the steep slopes and at the summit of a granite peak standing some 370 m high (the 'Lion's Rock', which dominates the ...

Sigiriya, Sri Lanka has been honored with the Green Destinations Bronze Award at ITB 2025 in Berlin. This recognition celebrates Sigiriya’s excellence in nature conservation, heritage preservation, ...