The photograph shows what remains of the monumental Lion Paws Gate at Sigiriya ... year-old cave art may be world's oldest animal drawing.) Nearby, also on the walls of the rock face, are well ...

It is also a tale of craftsmanship and sensuous art, the legacy of which ... Dhatusena made his home at Sigiriya, creating a different image of this forbidding rock outcrop, starting with a passage ...

Fearing an attack, Kashyapa moved the capital and his residence to the top of this rock. It was called Sigiriya, or the Lion ...

Sigiriya (Lion's rock) is a large stone and ancient rock fortress and palace ruin in the central Matale District of Sri Lanka, surrounded by the remains of an extensive network of gardens ...

Surrounded by jungle, Sigiriya is known for its iconic Lion's Gate entrance, intricate frescoes and its once-reflective Mirror Wall. Climbing this giant rock is like stepping into an ancient Sri ...

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, ...

Kasyapa moved the royal capital to Sigiriya, or "Simha-giri" which means "Lion Mountain", and built a new palace on top of the rock. When approaching the stairs that lead to the top of the rock ...

Known as Sigiriya, or Lion Rock, this spot holds the prestigious title of being a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was built by King Kashyapa in the 5th century. The Sri Lankan monarch also created ...

Considered by many to be the most famous tourist attraction in the country, Sigiriya Lion Rock is an ancient fortress known for its massive column of rock that reaches nearly 200 meters high.