Sigiriya is an ancient rock fortress, it is located in the northern Matale District near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province of Sri Lanka.
Sigiriya lion rock is one of Sri Lanka’s the most popular tourist attractions ancient site – and it was 5th century city has some extraordinary features, including moat and wall fortifications, elaborately landscaped gardens, and a monastery. But it is the two-hundred-meter-high granite rock that stands out from these ruins that is undoubtedly the star attraction, with its exquisite frescoes and the remains of a royal palace on the summit.
The Sigiriya paintings are estimated to be over 1,500 years old. They were created during the reign of King Kashyapa I, who ruled from 477 to 495 CE. The exact dating of the paintings is challenging, but they are generally believed to belong to the 5th century CE. and Considered one of the best examples of ancient urban planning, the site of Sigiriya Lions Rock became an UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982
