The area is dominated by the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by King Kashyapa during the 5th century that "offers breathtaking views and highlights the architectural ...

I rise pre-dawn to ascend nearby Sigiriya Lion Rock, the 200-metre-high remnant magma plug of an extinct volcano. This granite peak — magnificent at sunrise — was the site of King Kashyapa’s ...

I rise pre-dawn to ascend nearby Sigiriya Lion Rock, the 200-metre-high remnant magma plug of an extinct volcano. This granite peak — magnificent at sunrise — was the site of King Kashyapa’s fortress ...

Sri Lanka Itinerary 10 Days - An incredible Sri Lanka road trip from Negombo to Colombo, visiting the Golden Triangle, Galle ...

The kingdom of Anuradhapura ceased to be the seat of the ruler for a brief period when King Kashyapa I in 473 CE moved his capital to Sigiriya. Anuradhapura became the capital again in 491 CE after ...