Sigiriya Oya Bund in North Central Province

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  george jayaweera

  :: 15 April 2018 11:30:33

  Sigiriya or Sinhagiri (Lion Rock Sinhalese: සීගිරිය, Tamil: சிகிரியா, pronounced see-gi-ri-yə) is an ancient rock fortress located in the northern Matale District near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. The name refers to a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 metres (660 ft) high. According to the ancient Sri Lankan chronicle the Culavamsa, this site was selected by King Kasyapa (477 – 495 CE) for his new capital. He built his palace on the top of this rock and decorated its sides with colourful frescoes. On a small plateau about halfway up the side of this rock he built a gateway in the form of an enormous lion. The name of this place is derived from this structure —Sīhāgiri, the Lion Rock. The capital and the royal palace was abandoned after the king's death. It was used as a Buddhist monastery until the 14th century.[1]

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  Ľudmila Lehutová

  :: 11 April 2018 21:52:19

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  Arun Kumar

  :: 07 September 2017 13:15:53

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  Emma Sheaves

  :: 15 December 2016 17:40:22

  This was the best value experience of our trip so far. Everything was an authentic experience of traditional Sri Lankan life. Bullock ride, canoe ride, then time in the village with locals. We got to try coconut cutting and grinding. Then ground millet to make roti and cook and eat them. Lots of fun particularly for food lovers.

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  Dieter Gorzitze

  :: 17 October 2016 01:28:54

  Besuch im Hiriwadunnadorf. Wie kocht man ohne Strom und Gas,mahlt sein Getreide zwischen Mahlsteinen,das life zu sehen,war interessant.