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Bars, Clubs, Nightlife , Family , Romantic Updated 496 days ago
Sigiriya (Lion's rock) is an ancient rock fortress and 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. A popular tourist destination, Sigiriya is also renowned for its ancient paintings (frescos),[1] which are reminiscent of the Ajanta Caves of India. The Sigiriya was built during the reign of King Kassapa I (AD 477 – 495), and it is one of the seven World Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka.[2][3]
Sigiriya may have been inhabited through prehistoric times. It was used as a rock-shelter mountain monastery from about the 5th century BC, with caves prepared and donated by devotees to the Buddhist Sangha. According to the chronicles as Mahavamsa the entire complex was built by King Kashyapa, and after the king's death, it was used as a Buddhist monastery until 14th century.
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Attraction , Cultural Updated 640 days ago
Sigiriya (Lion's rock) is an ancient rock fortress and 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. A popular tourist destination, Sigiriya is also renowned for its ancient paintings (frescos),[1] which are reminiscent of the Ajanta Caves of India. The Sigiriya was built during the reign of King Kassapa I (AD 477 – 495), and it is one of the seven World Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka.[2][3]
Sigiriya may have been inhabited through prehistoric times. It was used as a rock-shelter mountain monastery from about the 5th century BC, with caves prepared and donated by devotees to the Buddhist Sangha. The garden and palace were built by King Kasyapa. Following King Kasyapa's death, it was again a monastery complex up to about the 14th century, after which it was abandoned. . The Sigiri inscriptions were deciphered by the archaeologist Senarath Paranavithana in his renowned two-volume work, published by Oxford, Sigiri Graffiti. He also wrote the popular book "Story of Sigiriya".[4]
The Mahavamsa, the ancient historical record of Sri Lanka, describes King Kasyapa as the son of King Dhatusena. Kasyapa murdered his father by walling him alive and then usurping the throne which rightfully belonged to his brother Mogallana, Dhatusena's son by the true queen. Mogallana fled to India to escape being assassinated by Kasyapa but vowed revenge. In India he raised an army with the intention of returning and retaking the throne of Sri Lanka which he considered was rightfully his. Knowing the inevitable return of Mogallana, Kasyapa is said to have built his palace on the summit of Sigiriya as a fortress and pleasure palace. Mogallana finally arrived and declared war. During the battle Kasyapa's armies abandoned him and he committed suicide by falling on his sword. Chronicles and lore say that the battle-elephant on which Kasyapa was mounted changed course to take a strategic advantage, but the army misinterpreted the movement as the King having opted to retreat, prompting the army to abandon the king altogether. Moggallana returned the capital to Anuradapura, converting Sigiriya into a monastery complex.
Alternative stories have the primary builder of Sigiriya as King Dhatusena, with Kasyapa finishing the work in honour of his father. Still other stories have Kasyapa as a playboy king, with Sigiriya a pleasure palace. Even Kasyapa's eventual fate is mutable. In some versions he is assassinated by poison administered by a concubine. In others he cuts his own throat when isolated in his final battle.[5] Still further interpretations have the site as the work of a Buddhist community, with no military function at all. This site may have been important in the competition between the Mahayana and Theravada Buddhist traditions in ancient Sri Lanka.
Review by Air Voice Tours and Travel
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Activities , Cultural Updated 643 days ago
This place known as sigiriya as we normally call it as a lion rock of Kashyapa.Actually this place was began about 3rd century BC as a Bhudhist monastery.As time pass by it became a fortress of king Kashyapa in the later part of the 5th century.He had kill his father and thought about change his capital as Sigiriya, because he was afraiding his younger brother Moggallana.He made this place such a beauty out of hard rock and its surounding as a such a specticular water,fountain,boulder and terrace garden.His artists painted on the hars rock such a beautiful frescoes depicting his 500 wifes as beautiful nymps.In the midway to the rock there is a mirrorwall with more than 1000 grafitis.This is a great world heritage site in our country and round the world known as 8th wonder of world in SL.CHECK THIS OUT!!!!!!!!!!!
Review by Mahesh
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Activities , Family Updated 654 days ago
Sigiriya is a prominent display of ancient Sri Lankan architecture. The rock was the fortress of king Kashyapa who murdered his father and inherited the throne from his elder brother who was the rightful heir. King Kashyapa built his fortress in this 182 metre high rock and protected himself from enemies. The Sigiriya rock consists of the central rock rising 200 meters above the surrounding plain and rectangular precincts on the east coast (90 hectares) and the west (40 hectares). Surrounded by moats its “Mirror wall” and frescos and known to be one of the wonders of the ancient world. It is a World heritage site.
Review by Tropical Holidays
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Activities , Romantic , Outdoors Updated 666 days ago
Sigiriya (Lion's rock) is an ancient rock fortress and 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. A popular tourist destination, Sigiriya is also renowned for its ancient paintings (frescos), which are reminiscent of the Ajanta Caves of India. The Sigiriya was built during the reign of King Kassapa I (AD 477 – 495), and it is one of the seven World Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka.
Sigiriya may have been inhabited through prehistoric times. It was used as a rock-shelter mountain monastery from about the 5th century BC, with caves prepared and donated by devotees to the Buddhist Sangha. The garden and palace were built by King Kasyapa. Following King Kasyapa's death, it was again a monastery complex up to about the 14th century, after which it was abandoned. . The Sigiri inscriptions were deciphered by the archaeologist Senarath Paranavithana in his renowned two-volume work, published by Oxford, Sigiri Graffiti. He also wrote the popular book "Story of Sigiriya".
The Mahavamsa, the ancient historical record of Sri Lanka, describes King Kasyapa as the son of King Dhatusena. Kasyapa murdered his father by walling him alive and then usurping the throne which rightfully belonged to his brother Mogallana, Dhatusena's son by the true queen. Mogallana fled to India to escape being assassinated by Kasyapa but vowed revenge. In India he raised an army with the intention of returning and retaking the throne of Sri Lanka which he considered was rightfully his. Knowing the inevitable return of Mogallana, Kasyapa is said to have built his palace on the summit of Sigiriya as a fortress and pleasure palace. Mogallana finally arrived and declared war. During the battle Kasyapa's armies abandoned him and he committed suicide by falling on his sword. Chronicles and lore say that the battle-elephant on which Kasyapa was mounted changed course to take a strategic advantage, but the army misinterpreted the movement as the King having opted to retreat, prompting the army to abandon the king altogether. Moggallana returned the capital to Anuradapura, converting Sigiriya into a monastery complex.
Review by Anurag Kumar Goel
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Attraction , Cultural Updated 694 days ago
sigiriya is one of the most important cultural heritage site in Sri Lanka. After assassination of king Datusena ,by mistress son kashyapa , built this wonderful fortress due to fear of his half brother Mugalan. water gardens, fresco ,lions paw ,pavilion,and water mote are most significant palaces in this site
Review by Sugeeswara Dissanayake
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Attraction , Cultural , Outdoors Updated 697 days ago
Sigiriya (Lion's rock) is an ancient rock fortress and 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. A popular tourist destination, Sigiriya is also renowned for its ancient paintings (frescos), which are reminiscent of the Ajanta Caves of India. The Sigiriya was built during the reign of King Kassapa I (AD 477 – 495), and it is one of the seven World Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka.
Sigiriya may have been inhabited through prehistoric times. It was used as a rock-shelter mountain monastery from about the 5th century BC, with caves prepared and donated by devotees to the Buddhist Sangha. The garden and palace were built by King Kasyapa. Following King Kasyapa's death, it was again a monastery complex up to about the 14th century, after which it was abandoned.
Sigiriya is located in Matale District in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It is within the cultural triangle, which includes five of the seven world heritage sites in Sri Lanka.
Review by SANKAREST
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Attraction , $ , Cultural Updated 707 days ago
A fortress in Sri-Lanka.King Kasyappah hid at this place and he killed his own son and dumped him at this fortress. Many tourists from several countries visit this ruined city by climbing 3500 steps in a hill.Sri-Lankan local tourists too visit this place all over the year.
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Attraction , Tourist-free , Cultural Updated 721 days ago
08th Wonder of the world , ancient kindom of king kassayapa, there are magnificent paintings of women with flowers , This water garden is considered as the world most special place which is showing brillient irregation technology of Sri lanka in the ancient time.
Review by Kumara Hemachandra
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Attraction , Cultural Updated 723 days ago
Sigiriya Rock fortress has a historical background of over 2500 years which has paintings of frescos. It is over 6000 ft above sea level. It is surrounded by a forest and lot of greenery, It is one of the wonders of the world. It is one of the major tourist attractions of Sri Lanka.
Review by Zuhry Samsudeen
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Attraction , Family , Cultural Updated 725 days ago
The ancient city of SIGIRIYA is a premier eco tourism destination in Sri Lanka which was designated a cultural World Heritage Site in 1982.Sigiriya is treated as one of the magnificent creation in the world. It is believed that the path way to Sigiriya was through a Lions mouth. But now only the giant paws of the lion is remaining. The rest of the structure is believed to be decade.
From the archeological excavation it has reveled that Sigiriya is a properly designed city within a area of 16 hectares. From 600 feet the view of the magnificent garden complex is berth taking. The principles used in designing of the gardens are symmetric and asymmetric. It is evident that a sophisticated irrigation system (some are still working) was their to supply water to the gardens and to the top of the rock.
Review by Subash Jeewantha
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Attraction , Family , Popular Updated 826 days ago
Sigiriya is the Rock Fortress, built by King Kashyapa, to escape the wrath of his Half Brother, Mugalan/Moggallana, the rightful King. Sigiriya boasted of having the best landscaped garden of that time, the remnents of which can be seen even today. A fascinating place to visit and a world heritage site.
Review by Anil Pathmaperuma
