Sigiriya — Sri Lanka

Sigiriya has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1982. The rock rises to a height of about 600 feet. The location is situated in Matale district. About 10 kilometers away from Dambulla town.

A profile structure of a Lion made of bricks stood at the rock’s entrance. The front of the structure has been demolished.

According to the historical documents, there was a palace complex there that served as a citadel. Even today, we can see the remains of palaces.

The art of gardening and the construction of the buildings here show the great Architectural, Irrigational and Engineering abilities in the past.

According to many, there was a two story palace on top of the Rock. Several Buildings, Ponds, Pathways and Ramparts are the several things that remain there with the area of 3.5 acres.

Ketapath Paura

The arts on Ketapath Paura

A wall in a middle sector of the rock known as Ketapath Paura. The arts on Ketapath Paura are one of the most significant aspects. Natural colors from blossoms were used to color them and certain parts of the trees were used as well.

As per the historians and archaeologists say, the Sigiriya was used as a communication center by people in Sri Lanka in the 7th century following the rule of King Kashyapa. It shows itself through the writings of those people in the Ketapath Paura.