Thursday, December 18, 2008

Ancient kingdom of Sigiri




















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        " Sigiriya (Lion's rock) is an ancient rock fortress and ruins of a castle situated in central Matale District of Sri Lanka. It is a popular tourist destination and also popular for the ancient paintings (frescos) very similar to the paintings in Ajanta Caves of India. It was built during the reign of King Kasyapa (477 – 495 AD) and one of the seven World Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka. "  -  wikipedia.org
water garden  Ladies of Sigiriya

View from Top of Sigiriya

Cobra Hood Cave
a seat carved out of the rock

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