Mysteries of the Eighth Wonder of Sri Lanka Sigiriya
Sigiriya, one of the eight World Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka, is famous for its pre-5th century Christian paintings. It has been declared the 8th Wonder of the World by UNESCO. Sigiriya, also known as “Lion Rock”, is 200 meters (660 ft) higher than the surrounding forest, and is a popular tourist destination in Sri Lanka. It is one of the eight World Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka.
Sigiriya, also known as Lions Rock, is a rock fort and a palace located in the Matale District of Sri Lanka. The ruin is surrounded by gardens, ponds and other structures. Built by King Kasaba of Sigiriya, it is included as a World Heritage Site. Sigiriya is the best protected city center in Asia.
Inside the cave, there are many murals painted with natural colors. Many of these still look beautiful indestructibly. The women in these paintings are referred to by some as angels and by some as the wives of Kasiyappan. The paintings are drawn so that some carry a plate in their hand, some carry a bouquet of flowers, some are topless, and some are topless, solitary and crowded.
It is an ancient palace and fort of significant archaeological significance and attracts thousands of tourists every year. It is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Sri Lanka.
Who invented Sigiriya
Abandoned until 1831, Sigiriya was discovered by British Army Major Jonathan Forbes. He crossed the place while riding a horse through Sri Lanka.
What is Sigiriya famous for?
Surrounded by remnants of an extensive network of gardens, reservoirs and other structures. Rock is a volcanic eruption left over from an ancient long extinct volcano.
Lion’s Paws
The Lion’s Foot is located just before the top of the Lions Pass Sigiriya Rock, the best structure of Fortress Sigiriya. The structure is made up of two gigantic feet, a staircase leading to a palace.
The attraction was initially a sleek intricate and majestic structure of a lion’s head, chest and feet with open jaws, the entrance to the royal palace of King Kashyapa of the 5th century. But what remains today is the feet, a reminder of the importance and prosperity of the reign of a Kashyapa king.
Lions Powers was discovered in 1898 by the British archaeologist HCP Bell. The structure was built of brick and had limestone. Visitors to King Kashyapa’s palace climbed the steps through the lion’s mouth and throat. From this structure to the castle its name is ‘Lion Rock’. After excavations, the system was partially restored in the 20th century. The lion is believed to symbolize royal power and dominion.
Royal Garden
The Royal Garden is a popular tourist destination in Sri Lanka. Because here the incredible architecture, the inner workings of the fort structures amaze us Here are three types of gardens They are water gardens, rock gardens and terrace gardens.
