Sigiriya Rock Fortress Central Province Sri Lanka
Sigiriya, Matale District, Central Province, Sri Lanka, Central Province
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Quick Facts
Gupta Period • Sri Lankan Fortress architecture style, Indian Rock-Cut architecture style, Indian Palace architecture style, Indian Garden architecture style architecture • UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Historical Significance
King Kashyapa I's dramatic ascent to power in the 5th century CE, marked by parricide and usurpation, directly precipitated the construction of Sigiriya.
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Architecture Highlights
This Fortress showcases Sri Lankan Fortress architecture style, Indian Rock-Cut architecture style, Indian Palace architecture style, Indian Garden architecture style architecture and traditional S...
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