by Graham Roberts | Aug 16, 2024 | Sri Lanka, Travel News & Advice
Sigiriya (Lion Rock) is an ancient rock fortress located near the town of Dambulla in Central Province, Sri Lanka. It is a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of granite nearly 200m high. You can ascend the rock by...
by Graham Roberts | Mar 10, 2023 | Hotels & Attractions, Sri Lanka
One of Sri Lanka’s great attractions Sigiriya Lion Rock is an ancient rock fortress known for its massive column of rock that reaches nearly 200 meters high. The site dates to the reign of King Kasyapa (477-495 AD), who chose this site as his new capital. He decorated...
