LK – Ancient City of Sigiriya – All About World Heritage Sites

Last week Sunday Observer focused on some aspects of intangible heritage of Sri Lanka. Sunday Observer also questioned whether the custodians of this heritage were limited to a select few or whether the protection and conservation of it is the collective responsibility of all the people of Sri Lanka.

Source: Conservation of heritage in these times of Covid-19 | Sunday Observer

September 3, 2019September 4, 2019

The ‘Lion Fortress’ of Sri Lanka was swallowed by the jungle; Veronica Walker; National Geographic

Built in the fifth century, Sri Lanka’s Sigiriya fortress attracted the attention of British archaeologists in the 1800s, who were amazed by its leonine rock art and beautiful frescoes.

Source: The ‘Lion Fortress’ of Sri Lanka was swallowed by the jungle

August 30, 2018April 12, 2020

Climbing Sigiriya OR Pidurangala Rock in Sri Lanka – Which One is Better?; Sonal & Sandro; Drifter Planet

Should you climb the Sigiriya or Pidurangala Rock? Sonal has climbed both and can compare them. Read this before heading to Sigiriya village in Sri Lanka…

Source: Climbing Sigiriya OR Pidurangala Rock in Sri Lanka – Which One is Better? | Drifter Planet

December 10, 2017April 12, 2020

Sri Lanka’s Sigiriya: How to experience the impressive fortress; Ashley Welton; Matador Network

Dating back to the 5th century, the stone fortress was constructed by King Kasyapa to avoid attacks from his brother Moggallana.

September 15, 2017April 12, 2020

Sunday 10 September – Sigiriya – Dambulla – Kandy; Pam Usher; Travel Blog

Day 6: Sunday 10 September – Sigiriya – Dambulla – Kandy

This morning Pam Usher explored Sigiriya, home to the 5th-century UNESCO World Heritage listed Rock…

September 25, 2016April 12, 2020

Bucket List: Sigiriya, Sri Lanka’s Mighty Fortress; Emma Weissmann; Travel Age West

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This UNESCO World Heritage Site caters to art lovers, history buffs and adrenaline junkies alike…

May 15, 2013April 12, 2020

Ancient Gardens of Sigiriya, Sri Lanka; G Ryan Smith; Land8

In 2003, G Ryan Smith visited Sigiriya while on a field study abroad in grad school. At the time, he was struck by the formal similarities between it and the Renaissance gardens he was learning about in landscape history classes, despite Sigiriya having been built more than a millennium earlier. Ryan Smith was also struck by the apparent ingenuity and technical ability of these ancient builders in shaping the land and hydrologic systems. The gardens not only feature fountains that function to this day, but the surrounding…

Source: Ancient Gardens of Sigiriya, Sri Lanka – Land8