BuzzFeed - Sigiriya Rock Fortress - Behold The Epitome Of True Magnificence In Sri Lanka

This magnificent rocky outcrop which towers from the surrounding plains is one of the 7 world heritage sites in Sri Lanka. This rock fortress is Sigiriya, Sri Lanka’s one of the most treasured historical monuments.

Time for a History Lesson

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Even though this rock has a history of more than 50 centuries it was renovated and modified as a fortress by King Kashyapa with an astonishing architecture and a complex hydraulic system that was necessary to irrigate the exquisite water gardens of Sigiriya.

The Beauty of the Frescoes

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Sigiriya is home to some of the worlds oldest and the rarest paintings known to mankind, these ancient frescoes depict the beauty and the value of an ancient culture and the memories of an age-old empire which still echoes through the rock walls of Sigiriya.

The location

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The rock fortress is located in Matale district close to the town of Dambulla, surrounded by flat plains. This rock of great historical importance, towers two hundred meters tall and the beauty of this magnificent rock can be witnessed from miles afar. You get to enjoy a spectacular view of Sigiriya and the surrounding areas relaxing if u stay at a resort close by like the Amaya Lake.