SIGIRIYA.

 

        Sigiriya is an ancient rock fortress. It was built by King Kasyapa. Sigiriya is world-famous for its murals.  Foreign tourists visiting Sri Lanka eagerly visit Sigiriya.  It is a place of archaeological and historical value.

        We can see the graffiti or verses on the mirror wall. These verses had been written by the ancient visitors. These verses help us to learn about the evolution and development of our language. There are nearly 700 such verses on this mirror wall. Although King Kasyapa is regarded as a patricide, he was a lover of art. That's why he had created such a beautiful fortress with attractive paintings of beautiful ladies.  

        We have to climb up the rock along with a flight of steps through the mouth of a large carved lion. That's why it is called "Sinha Giri" or "Sigiri". The rock is 600ft - in height. There are ruins of an ancient palace on the top of the rock. There is also a moat around the rock. 

Sigiriya is regarded as the eighth wonder of the world.