Built in the 5 century
AC this magnificent complex of geometrically
laid gardens, pools, fountains (still
working today) as well as oldest surviving
murals of maidens has been a palace
of the King Kasyapa.
Built on top of
a 200m high rock, the entrance to
the climb once has been through a
lions head. Only the huge paws remain
today. Half way up the rock are beautifully
drawn painted bare breast Maidens
whose existence is still a mystery.
Which should be the eighth wonder
of the world, Sigiriaya, is a must
see item in Sri Lanka. The occupation
of the gigantic fortress ended when
Kasyapa killed himself in a battle
with his brother.
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