Built in the fifth century, Sri Lanka’s Sigiriya fortress attracted the attention of British archaeologists in the 1800s, who were amazed by its leonine rock art and beautiful frescoes.

Sigiriya (Lion's rock) is a large stone and ancient rock fortress and palace ruin in the central Matale District of Sri Lanka, surrounded by the remains of an extensive network of gardens ...

Fresco Paintings at Sigiriya RockSigiriya (Lion's rock) is a large stone and ancient rock fortress and palace ruin in the central Matale District of Sri Lanka, surrounded by the remains of an ...

Excerpted from SIGIRIYA PAINTINGS by Raja de Silva , Retired Commissioner of Archaeology On the morning of October 15, 1967, the Archaeology Commissionner, Dr. CE Godakumbure, instructed me to go ...

Sigiriya stands as one of Sri Lanka’s most impressive ancient sites, a rock fortress filled with history, art, and mystery. This video uncovers the secrets of its construction, purpose, and the ...

The ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya in Sri Lanka is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a marvel of ancient engineering and architecture.

Minister of Education Akila Viraj Kariyawasam has on Saturday (23) ordered the Central Cultural Fund and the Department of Archaeology to investigate the incident of damage caused to the Sigiriya ...

A Kiri-ammawarunge Danaya was held for 600 Kiri Ammas to mark the 50th anniversary of the damage caused to the Sigiriya rock paintings. The Danaya took place at Sigriya Madya Maha Vidyalaya in the ...

The state-of-the-art Sigiriya Museum and Information Centre, with the majestic rock fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site as its backdrop, is in a bad state. Just six years down the line, it is a ...

Sonic vibrations which would cause damage to ancient wall plasters with paintings and inscriptions, as well as to the rock surface which is already peeling. Aircraft-generated pollution that would ...