Take a flight of discovery high above the breathtaking Sigiriya, Sri Lanka’s iconic ancient rock fortress, with stunning ...

Perched on a slab of rock that juts dramatically over the forests of central Sri Lanka, Sigiriya is as imposing a sight now as it must have been when it was first built by a fierce king in the ...

Why is Sigiriya so special? This is a massive column of rock, around 200 meters tall, where a fortress was built right on top. Frescoes were painted around the fortress, as well as a huge mirror ...

at the state-of-the-art Sigiriya Museum and Information Centre -- having as its backdrop the formidable rock fortress – to be opened shortly. The glass-topped model of Sigiriya Many are familiar with ...

The area is dominated by the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by King Kashyapa during the 5th century that "offers breathtaking views and highlights the architectural ...

Sigiriya: This ancient rock fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, features a 5th-century palace atop a massive rock, with stunning frescoes, mirror walls, and panoramic views ...

A Japanese-funded project to build toilets on the historic Sigiriya rock has been put on hold, Archaeology Department Chief Senerath Dissanayake said yesterday. Dr. Dissanayake said the decision was ...

Environmental organisations and residents of the area expressed concern about the massive gravel mining project within the Sigiriya sanctuary causing extensive environmental damage. The ...

The authorities stated that the airport, if and when constructed, will negatively impact upon the site through: Sonic vibrations which would cause damage to ancient wall plasters with paintings and ...