The landscape all around Sigiriya is flat, which makes this rock fortress even more astounding to see and visit. There are incredible frescoes here, and many myths and legends surround this ...

Hornets have for generations been a major deterrent to visitors to Sigiriya, especially for those who wish to get close to the rock fortress’s famous frescoes. Mesh cages (above) and protective gear ...

Retired Commissioner of Archaeology forwarded his theory that Sigiriya was a Mahayana monastery and the frescoes were paintings of Goddess Tara, Dr. Roland de Silva, Retired Director-General of the ...