Tags: World Heritage Site.
Sigiriya (Lion Rock Sinhala: සීගිරිය pronounced see-gee-ree-yah) is an ancient palace located in the central Matale District near town of Dambulla of the Central Province Sri Lanka. The name refers to a site of historical and archeaological 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 the site was selected by King Kasyapa (477 – 495 CE) for his new capital.
