Explore the breathtaking Sigiriya, Sri Lanka’s iconic ancient rock fortress, with stunning drone footage showcasing its ...

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

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.

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. Menu Search.

Sri Lanka's Sigiriya Rock sits lordly and alone and inevitably brings Uluru to mind. Sigiriya Rock: Sri Lanka's must-see ancient site . ... Sigiriya Rock fortress, Sri Lanka. Credit: ...

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 ...

The giant honeybees (Apis dorsata) of Sigiriya, an ancient rock fortress in central Sri Lanka that’s popular with tourists, have become notorious for dive-bombing visitors in large swarms.

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.