Amazing ‘Sigiriya’- ‘Lion Rock’ Fortress In Sri Lanka With Frescoes, Mirror Wall And Miniature Gardens
AncientPages.com | January 4, 2019
A.Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Sri Lanka’s ancient site of historical and archaeological significance is dominated by a massive column of rock the so-called ‘Sigiriya Rock’.
Sigiriya rock (or the ‘Lion rock’) fortress is the spectacular and the oldest structure, approximately 200 meters (660 ft) high, located in the Matale District of the Central Provincen of Sri Lanka.
Sigiriya contains miniature water gardens and traditionmal water gardens considered to be are among the oldest in the world and their underground water ways are still functioning.
Sigiriya fortress features graffiti, frescoes, beautiful, landscaped gardens and fantastic 360-degree views. In fact, it is wrongly described as a fortress or castle but it is a perfectly planned multi-layered and complex royal city that covers several square meters in extent.
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