Built in the fifth century, Sri Lanka’s Sigiriya fortress attracted the attention ... fierce king in the fifth century A.D. Meaning “lion’s rock,” Sigiriya (designated a UNESCO World ...

In the late 5th century, King Kashyapa of Sri Lanka was afraid ... wanted to build his capital fortress in an unassailable ...

Explore the breathtaking Sigiriya, Sri Lanka’s iconic ancient rock fortress, with stunning drone ... revealing its intricate gardens and the legendary Lion’s Rock. MAGA divided as Trump ...

Here is what you need to know about climbing to Sigiriya, the 200-metre-high city fortress in Sri Lanka Here is what you need to know ... ‘Sigiriya’ comes from the Sinhalese word ‘Sihagri’, meaning ...

As I climbed the stairs to the top of Sigiriya - Lion's Rock - I couldn't help feeling a little pang of jealousy toward King Kashyapa, the illegitimate ruler of Sri Lanka from 473 to 495AD.

Not that this stopped him from building his palace on the top of a 200-metre outcrop of rock, the Sigiriya fortress in central Sri Lanka ... This ledge leads to the Lion Platform, a wedge-shaped ...

This ancient fortress is found near the town of Dambulla in the northern Matale District in Sri Lanka. Known as Sigiriya, or Lion Rock, this spot holds the prestigious title of being a UNESCO ...

Built on top of a 200m high rock, the entrance to the climb ... is a must see item in Sri Lanka. The occupation of the gigantic fortress ended when Kasyapa killed himself in a battle with his ...

Sigiriya, an ancient rock fortress and former royal palace, is one of Sri Lanka's most visited and best ... Century palace was built to resemble a lion, with the paws flanking the main entrance ...

Sigiriya, an ancient rock fortress and former royal palace, is one of Sri Lanka's most visited and best ... or "Simha-giri" which means "Lion Mountain", and built a new palace on top of the ...