Explore the awe-inspiring Sigiriya fortress in Sri Lanka, perched atop a 660ft rock plateau in the Matale District. Uncover the history of King Kashyapa's fifth-century fortress and marvel at the ...

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.

Which should be the eighth wonder of the world, Sigiriaya, is a must see item in Sri Lanka. The occupation of the gigantic fortress ended when Kasyapa killed himself in a battle with his brother.

In order to explore one of Sri Lanka’s most unique and ancient sites you will have to climb up—way up. Skip to content. NOWCAST WLWT News 5 at 5:30. ... Sri Lanka’s Fortress in the Sky.

Sigiriya is one of Sri Lanka's eight Unesco-listed World Heritage Sites and is for me, its most spectacular monument, an absolutely vital part of any visit to this country.

In order to explore one of Sri Lanka’s most unique and ancient sites you will have to climb up—way up. Perched atop a rock plateau, 660 feet in the air, Sri Lanka’s Fortress in the Sky ...