Did you know there is an ancient man made structure that resembles the Cats Lair? It’s called the Sigiriya (Lion Rock) Fortress.
(From Wikipedia)
Located in the central Matale District near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. The name refers to a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 metres (660 ft) high. According to the ancient Sri Lankan chronicle the Culavamsa, this site was selected by King Kasyapa (477 – 495 CE) for his new capital. He built his palace on the top of this rock and decorated its sides with colourful frescoes. On a small plateau about halfway up the side of this rock he built a gateway in the form of an enormous lion. The name of this place is derived from this structure —Sīhāgiri, the Lion Rock. The capital and the royal palace was abandoned after the king’s death. It was used as a Buddhist monastery until the 14th century.
Sigiriya today is a UNESCO listed World Heritage Site. It is one of the best preserved examples of ancient urban planning. It is the most visited historic site in Sri Lanka.
I like is Very Beatiful……..
Proud to be a srilankan !!! 😊😊
I was there several years ago at Sigiriya Rock, I thought exactly the same thing. It really did remind me of Cats Lair, infact it inspired me to put together a live action pitch video for a Thundercats movie…
Wow is the so nice :p
THUNDERCATS HOOOOOOOOOOO!!
This place gives me SIGHT BEYOND SIGHT !!
They should make the thundercats movie here
Srilanka is a great place guys.. its a place everyone must visit.. friendly people and great environment.. im going there for the third time on august 4th 😀
Welcome back friend… Enjoy your visit in Sri Lanka.
I am happy about the heritage of my country. I have visited here three times. Sigiriya World Heritage anyone can come to see. I am Sri Lanka.
https://www.google.com/search?q=sigiriya+rock&biw=1242&bih=585&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=7duWVZLoNqKfygP51oygBw&sqi=2&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ
Sigiriya few pictures.
http://sigiriya.org/gallery.htm
http://www.canstockphoto.com/images-photos/sigiriya.html
sigiriya web.
http://www.sigiriyatourism.com/
Sigiriya video.
https://youtu.be/2Gpn6mgvfps
I visited this place last January. It was really beautiful place with amazing technology. There are lot oh historical things. But some graffiti es and other valuable things are damaged by few people.. It was really sad thing. I heard some people who did those harmful things were released on special excuses of the president of Sri Lanka.. It was hillorious thing I asked ever.
Yeah actually great thing!…
This is a virtual tour of the site
http://www.janapriya.net/gallery/sigiriya/
Ya, Sigiriya is one of world wonders with ruins of great historical technology. It is said which was the fortress of King Kashyapa once but there are rumours and beliefs that said it was built long ago during the era of King Ravana. Anyway, which shows a great combination of technology and beauty. There are ruins of palaces top of the rock, not only that there are caves of beautiful portraits and graffiti.
I recommend to go & see its majesty…
Well come to my nation…
Beautiful country
My country is a place with lots of wonders.. proud to be a Lankan !
I love you Sri lanka❤