Sigiriya - Wikipedia
Sigiriya or Sinhagiri (Lion Rock Sinhala: සීගිරිය, Tamil: சிகிரியா/சிங்ககிரி, pronounced SEE-gi-ri-yə) is an ancient rock fortress located in the northern Matale District near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province, Sri Lanka.
Sigiriya | Rock Fortress, Ancient Palace, UNESCO Site | Britannica
2024年11月29日 · Sigiriya, site in central Sri Lanka consisting of the ruins of an ancient stronghold that was built in the late 5th century ce on a remarkable monolithic rock pillar.
A Complete Guide to Visiting Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Sri Lanka
2024年6月1日 · Looking for the ultimate guide to Sigiriya? From all your essential travel information to what to know before you go, the main things to see and do at Sigiriya Rock Fortress, plus responsible travel tips, accommodation recommendations and more, we’ve got you covered! UPDATED - July 2024.
Sigiriya Sri Lanka | Official Travel Website
Sigiriya Lion Rock is an ancient rock fortress known for its massive column of rock that reaches nearly 200 meters high. The site dates back to the reign of King Kasyapa (477-495 AD), who chose this site as his new capital.
Sigiriya, the 'Lion Fortress' of Sri Lanka - National Geographic
2019年9月3日 · 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 Rock Fortress – An introduction to the ancient wonder
Located in the Matale District of Central Province, Sigiriya Rock Fortress owns a striking geological profile and famous as an astonishing feat of ancient technology and town planning. It is rock plateau rises to a height of about 200 meters above the surrounding plain or 360 meters above the mean sea level.
Sigiriya Rock Fortress - The Lion's Rock | Sri Lanka Travel
Sigiriya, also known as the Lion’s Rock, is a spectacular rock fortress located in Sri Lanka's central Matale District. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is famed for its breathtaking frescoes, ancient urban planning, and the ruins of an advanced …
Sigiriya: The Astonishing Ancient Rock Fortress of Sri Lanka
2024年5月27日 · This massive rock plateau, towering 660 feet above the surrounding landscape, served as the location of a royal palace and fortress built by the renegade King Kashyapa I over 1500 years ago.
Sigiriya Lions Rock Sri Lanka - Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Sigiriya Lion's Rock, is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Sri Lanka, known for its ancient rock fortress built by King Kashyapa in the 5th century. The iconic site features a colossal lion-shaped entrance, beautiful frescoes, and a network of gardens and water features.
SIGIRIYA – Sigiriya Lion Rock
Sigiriya Lion Rock is one of the most valuable historical monuments of Sri Lanka. Referred by locals as the Eighth Wonder of the World, this ancient palace and fortress complex has significant archaeological importance and attracts thousands of tourists annually.
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