Following King Kashyapa's death, this Royal palace and fortress were abandoned. Sigiriya Rock, once home to a Buddhist ... and reward of the ascent: "The climb is slightly difficult but ...

In this article, I share my experience of climbing Sigiriya Rock to ... helping The mighty Sigiriya Rock Situated within the Matale District, this formidable rock fortress, dating back to the ...

at the state-of-the-art Sigiriya Museum and Information Centre -- having as its backdrop the formidable rock fortress – to be opened shortly. The glass-topped model of Sigiriya Many are familiar with ...

The authorities stated that the airport, if and when constructed, will negatively impact upon the site through: Sonic vibrations which would cause damage to ancient wall plasters with paintings and ...

This comes following the death of a foreign tourist at the Sigiriya Rock Fortress last week (May 16) due to a medical emergency. An inquiry by the Coroner of the Dambulla Hospital revealed that the ...

One must-see place in the area is Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress which is one of Sri ... and it was an unforgettable experience. "The climb, though challenging with its approximately 1,200 ...