Sigiriya Rock Fortress of Sri Lanka,Known as -Lion Rock – is an ancient palace located in the central Matale District near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province, Sri Lanka.Sigiriya Rock Fortress and City is Built by an obsessed monarch in the 5th century.The fortress complex includes remnants of a ruined palace, surrounded by an extensive network of fortifications,vast gardens, ponds, canals, alleys and fountains.Sigiriya or Lion Rock is an astonishing feat of engineering and construction. The most striking portion of Sigiriya, a terracotta and grey core of rock set in the cultural heart of Sri Lanka, rises a sheer 200 meters above a forested plain, its flattened summit sloping gently. A series of moats, ramparts and water gardens — remnants of an ancient city — spread out on two sides of the rock, with the remains of a pair of giant stone lion’s paws still guarding the staircase that leads to the summit, once occupied by a royal palace.Sigiriya today is a UNESCO listed World Heritage Site.It is one of the best preserved examples of ancient urban planning.It is the most visited historic site in Sri Lanka.
Ancient City of Sigiriya
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