A proposal to have a glass cover as protection for the famed Mirror Wall in the Sigiriya rock fortress has sparked debate, with some claiming it could destroy the wall. A string of incidents in recent ...

Sinnathamby Utheny, a resident of Batticaloa was given a two-year jail term for damaging the Mirror Wall of Sri Lanka's Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a World Heritage Site. Justice and Labour Reforms ...

Damage has been caused to a wall near the Lion’s Paw in the Sigiriya rock following a lightning strike amidst heavy rain, currently experiencing in the area, our reporter says. Photos ..

The original of these poems were written during the 8th, 9th, and 10th centuries on the curving wall half-way up the rock fortress of Sigiriya in the central province of Sri Lanka. The songs ...

It was called Sigiriya, or the Lion Rock. Sigiriya, or Lion Rock, is a geological marvel, a massive column of granite that rises nearly 200 meters (660 feet) above the surrounding plains.

A renowned Sri Lankan archaeologist Dr. Senerat Paranavitana interpreted a total of 685 verses believed to have been written between the eighth and 10th century CE on the mirror wall.

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.

One of the top things to do in Sigiriya is climbing/hiking the giant Sigiriya Rock. Upon seeing it, you will completely understand why this is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s simply unique! If you ...

Forbes noticed that the mirror wall ran across about 100 yards and was perfectly preserved due to the heat. He noticed water trickling down the overhanging rock, confirming that tanks existed up the ...