Visit Sigiriya Lion Rock

Sigiriya was built as a fortress palace by King Kashyapa around 477 CE.

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Sigiriya Lion Rock is an ancient rock fortress and palace complex in central Sri Lanka, rising about 180 meters above the surrounding plains. Built in the 5th century by King Kashyapa, the site features the remains of a royal citadel at the summit, accessible via a steep staircase that passes between the massive stone paws of a lion statue that once guarded the approach. The rock face below the summit contains well-preserved frescoes depicting celestial maidens, while the surrounding gardens include water features, pathways, and terraced structures. The site also preserves evidence of earlier Buddhist monastic use and later occupation.

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