Sigiriya, also known as Lion Rock, is a marvel of ancient architecture and mystery. This video uncovers the hidden history ...

Over 1950 years ago, the Sigiriya Lion Rock was a magnificent palace hideaway for a king. Sigiriya Rock Fortress has many legends and tales surrounding it. History records that it was the magnificent, ...

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.

Sigiriya is an ancient fortress found near the town of Dambulla in Sri Lanka ... Known as Sigiriya, or Lion Rock, this spot holds the prestigious title of being a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

It gets its name from a giant lion gateway (above) that the king built about halfway up the climb; ‘Sigiriya’ comes from the Sinhalese word ‘Sihagri’, meaning Lion Rock.. The ruins of Kasyapa’s palace ...

Considered by many to be the most famous tourist attraction in the country, Sigiriya Lion Rock is an ancient fortress known for its massive column of rock that reaches nearly 200 meters high.

Sigiriya was built in the fifth century AD. and means 'lion’s rock' (Image: Getty Images) A stunning lost city was discovered on the very top of giant rock - leaving archaeologists absolutely ...

Sigiriya - the Lion Mountain in Sri Lanka ... Built on top of a 200m high rock, ... The occupation of the gigantic fortress ended when Kasyapa killed himself in a battle with his brother.

Sigiriya (Lion's rock) is a large stone and ancient rock fortress and palace ruin in the central Matale District of Sri Lanka, surrounded by the remains of an extensive network of gardens, ...