The ruins of the capital built by the parricidal King Kassapa I (477–95) lie on the steep slopes and at the summit of a granite peak standing some 180m high (the 'Lion's Rock', which dominates the ...

There are many things to do in Sigiriya Sri Lanka – this is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Most people travel here to visit the famous Rock of Sigiriya, but if you give ...

This video presents aerial views of the Sri Lankan countryside and Sigiriya Rock Fortress, filmed in 4K. Captured in natural and cultural landscapes with background music and no narration. A Mercenary ...

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