Sigiriya is one of the most valuable historical monuments of Sri Lanka. Called by many names including “The Lion Rock” for its initial name of “Sinhagiri”, Sigiriya is near the town of Dambulla and is a colossal column of rock nearly 200m high. It was a royal citadel for 18 years (477-495) when it was fortified by King Kasyapa.
Sigiriya is a standout amongst the most significant authentic landmarks of Sri Lanka.
Alluded by local people as the Eighth Wonder of the World this old castle and fortification complex has noteworthy archeological significance and draws in a huge number of voyagers consistently. It is likely the most visited traveler goal of Sri Lanka.The royal residence is situated in the core of the island between the towns of Dambulla and Habarane on a monstrous rough level 370 meters over the ocean level.
Sigiriya shake level, shaped from magma of a wiped out spring of gushing lava, is 200 meters higher than the encompassing wildernesses. Its view amazes the guests with the extraordinary concordance between the nature and human creative energy. The stronghold complex incorporates remainders of a destroyed royal residence, encompassed by a broad system of fortresses, immense greenery enclosures, lakes, waterways, back roads and wellsprings. The encompassing regions of Sigiriya were repressed for a few thousand years.
Since 3th century BC the rough level of Sigiriya filled in as a religious community. In the second 50% of the fifth century lord Kasyapa chose to build an illustrious home here.
After his passing Sigiriya again turned into a Buddhist religious community until the fourteenth century, when it was abandoned.The western mass of Sigiriya was for the most part secured by frescoes, made amid the rule of Kasyapa. Eighteen frescoes have made due right up 'til the present time. The frescoes are delineating naked females and are viewed as either the representations of Kasyapa's spouses and courtesans or priestess performing religious ceremonies.
Notwithstanding the obscure personality of the females portrayed in the frescoes, these one of a kind old depictions are commending female excellence and have unfathomable chronicled criticalness.
Location information
● Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
