Sigiriya consists of an ancient citadel built by King Kashyapa during the 5th century. The Sigiriya site contains the ruins of an upper palace located on the flat top of the rock, a mid-level terrace that includes the Lion Gate and the mirror wall with its frescoes, the lower palaces clings to the slopes below the rocks.

The Mirror Wall at Sigiriya is another fascinating feature of the ancient rock fortress. It is located below the famous frescoes on the western side of the rock and serves both as a historical artifact and as a testament to the artistic and architectural achievements of ancient Sri Lanka.

Sigiriya Lion Rock is one of the most valuable historical monuments of Sri Lanka. Referred by locals as the Eighth Wonder of the World, this ancient palace and fortress complex has significant archaeological importance and attracts thousands of tourists annually.

Jul 3, 2024 · The Mirror Wall at the Sigiriya in Sri Lanka, is a parapet wall built nearly 1600 years ago on the near vertical surface of the western surface of Sigiriya Rock. When it was built by King Kashyapa, it was a highly polished white masonry wall that blended with the white painted surface of Sigiriya Rock on which it was built.

The Mirror Wall and Frescoes are just some of the attractions in Sigiriya that showcase ancient Sri Lankan art and culture at its best. Learn more about the unique art of the fortress.

Sigiriya, the eighth wonder of the world is a magnificent historical monument standing tall (about 180m in height) in the heart of Matale district in Sri Lanka. The rock is the remains of the hardened magma neck of an old volcano eroded billions of years ago.

May 15, 2023 · Come & see this ancient stone fortress expressed as the eighth wonder of the world. Unbelievable technical, stone methods, wall Arts with beautiful environment shows you the unlimited talent of the Sri Lankan aborigines. This world historical monument located at Mathale District of Sri Lanka.

Sigiriya is one of Sri Lanka’s most famous historical monuments. Residents call this ancient palace and fortress complex the eighth wonder of the world and it has significant archeology and attracts thousands of tourists annually.

Sigiriya provides one of the best-preserved and most magnificent examples of urban planning in ancient Sri Lanka. Sigiriya complex consists of a royal citadel and an elaborately laid-out city, with ramparts, moats, gateways, gardens date back to the Kasyapan period.

Nov 8, 2023 · Scribbled on the wall are over 1800 pieces of prose, poetry and commentary written by ancient tourists. These graffiti offer a fascinating insight into the history of Sigiriya and the evolution of language in Sri Lanka over a period of 800 years.