Historical sites are different from each other, but there are few places that feel… dizzy like here.
With a development process spanning thousands of years, the ancients have left behind countless historical relics for their descendants.
Ancient city of Sigirya seen from above.
These monuments vary from country to country, region to region and culture to culture. Among them are monuments so special that they are considered wonders – such as the Pyramids of Egypt, or the Great Wall of China.
Some other monuments are little known, but the experience it brings is absolutely not to be missed. There is such a place in Sri Lanka, and would you dare to come and explore it? Check out the video below for more details.
The ruins you have just seen are the ancient citadel of Sigirya – also known as the “Lion Stone” – one of the tourist symbols of Sri Lanka.
This ruins is located on a flat rock, 200m high, looks like a kneeling lion from afar. According to historical records, this was the palace of King Kassapa in the period 477 – 495, and was also the capital of this country.
The king chose to build a palace in such a dangerous location because he was the son of a concubine, then killed his father, usurped the throne and exiled Crown Prince Moggallana. After worrying about the return of the exiled Crown Prince, he chose to build a palace on a craggy cliff.
However, 20 years later, Crown Prince Moggollana returned to reclaim the throne, forcing King Kassapa to commit suicide. The new king then moved the capital to Anuradhapura, and the palace of Sigirya was used as a monastery. Over the years, the kingdom declined, the palace became ruins, until the British found it in 1907.