This ancient fortress is found near the town of Dambulla in the northern Matale District in Sri Lanka. Known as Sigiriya, or ...

The ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya in Sri Lanka is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a marvel of ancient engineering and ...

Sri Lanka is set to reach three million tourists by 2025, as the island bounces back from its economic crisis, aiming to boost revenue and showcase its vibrant ...

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 ...

(250118) -- DAMBULLA, Jan. 18, 2025 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows the Sigiriya Lion Rock, a popular tourist spot, in Dambulla, Sri Lanka, Jan. 17, 2025. The ancient city of Sigiriya was inscribed as a ...

We drive through Weligama, a popular surfing destination that was devastated in the 2004 tsunami which claimed the lives of ...

A man rides a bike past the Sigiriya Lion Rock, a popular tourist spot, in Dambulla, Sri Lanka, Jan. 17, 2025. The ancient city of Sigiriya was inscribed as a world heritage site by United Nations ...

The ant-march of tourists up the “Lion Rock” – home to the remnants of a 5th century palace built by a Sri Lankan king with a penchant for patricide – was proof that, two years after political unrest ...

This photo shows the Sigiriya Lion Rock, a popular tourist spot, in Dambulla, Sri Lanka, Jan. 17, 2025. The ancient city of Sigiriya was inscribed as a world heritage site by United Nations ...

Among them is Sigiriya, a lion-shaped rock fortress built in the late 5th century atop a volcanic lava plug in the northern Matale district. Towering above the verdant landscape, visitors can climb a ...