Built in the fifth century, Sri Lanka’s Sigiriya fortress attracted ... way of passageways cut into the rock face between a monumental pair of lion paws. The fortress was later swallowed by ...

Most people travel here to visit the famous Rock ... lion staircase that goes all the way up the fortress. TIP: I wholeheartedly recommend hiring a guide or joining a guided tour to visit Sigiriya ...

Explore the breathtaking Sigiriya, Sri Lanka’s iconic ancient rock fortress, with stunning drone ... revealing its intricate gardens and the legendary Lion’s Rock. Gavin Newsom defies Senate ...

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, an ancient rock fortress and former royal palace ... Boy_Anupong/Getty Images The 5th-Century palace was built to resemble a lion, with the paws flanking the main entrance (Credit ...

But worried that his brother might return to attack him, he decided to build his fortress and palace atop the huge lion-like structured rock. Thus, Sigiriya, the impregnable citadel was born.

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 ...

The ruins of the capital built by the parricidal King Kassapa I (477–95) lie on the steep slopes and at the summit of a granite peak standing some 180m high (the 'Lion's Rock', which dominates ... De ...

‘Sigiriya’ comes from the Sinhalese word ‘Sihagri’, meaning Lion Rock. The ruins of Kasyapa’s palace and capitals remain a great example of urban planning. After the king’s defeat and death, the ...