Sigiriya Rock Fortress in central Sri Lanka, was used as a rock-shelter mountain monastery from the 5th century BC
Looking Down to Sigiriya Rock Fortress
frescoes on a rock face at the rock fortress
Buddhist monks climb steep steps of Sigiriya rock fortress
Sigiriya or also known as Lion's rock is an ancient rock fortress , one of the seven World Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka. palace ruin situated in the central Matale District of Sri Lanka, surrounded by the remains of an extensive network of gardens, reservoirs, and other structures. It is a popular tourist destination. It is also renowned for its ancient paintings called frescos, which are reminiscent of the Ajanta Caves of India. It was built during the reign of King Kassapa I (AD 477 – 495).
Sigiriya may have been inhabited through prehistoric times. It was used as a shelter mountain monastery from about the 5th century BC, with caves prepared and donated by devotees to the Buddhist Sangha.
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