Sigiriya - The Pride of The Marvelous Ancient Technology of Sinhalese Part - I

Sri Lanka is a country of incredible beauty and culture, and Sigiriya is the crown jewel of the country's wonders. Located in the Matale District, Sigiriya is an ancient palace and fortress that is surrounded by an impressive landscape of lush jungle and stunning views. It's known as the "Eighth Wonder of the World" and is an amazing place to explore. On a trip to Sigiriya, visitors will be able to experience the ancient ruins, climb the steep staircases of the fortress, enjoy the amazing jungle and wildlife, and learn about the fascinating history of the area. There is no better way to experience all that Sri Lanka has to offer than a trip to Sigiriya. So, if you're looking for a truly unforgettable experience, don't miss out on the chance to explore Sigiriya, Sri Lanka's 8th Wonder.

Sigiriya- The Exotic Destination In Anuradhapura

King Kashyapa did not have a good fame in the history books. According to the sources he brutally killed his own father to be the king. Somehow his younger brother managed to escape to India. After his escaping Kasyapa knew that one day his brother will come with an Indian-backed army to revenge stole the crown. So, King Kasyapa built this rock-hewn fortress with a fascinating palace and so many things. Some sources says that the fort was originally built by King Dutugemunu, the fortress was later expanded by King Kasyapa.

Sigiriya Was A Strong Fortress For King Kasyapa

Seegirya is actually a fantastic place to build a fort. It stands alone with no mountains around and reaching the top of the fort is a mission impossible. Over 50km area can be visible and it is well enough to make some deadly blows.

Not only that this wonderful destination has got so many things to watch, first of all the main entrance is really amazing. The entrance is decorated with a face of a lion. The entrance is going through the mouth of the lion. The stone carved lion shows the pride history of the fort.

Ruins of The Lion Entrance

There was a water park around the Sigiriya rock with some ponds and stone made fountains. This fountain is connected with a pond which is located top of the rock. Guess what, there is a water line through a gigantic rock in 6^th century. Yes, the technology is not revealed till today. The Sigiriya fountain is the best proof to show how good the ancient technology was.

Ruins of The Water Park

On the way from the main entrance, there is a polished wall along the left side which is called ‘Katapath Pawura’. This wall is full of some poems which were written by the normal people who visited the fort ancient. But now no one can even touch the wall. All the poems are written in ancient Sinhala language, and you cannot even understand the poems.

The Katapath Pawura

Half of the journey to the Seegiriya is completed and let’s discover the rest after a rest. 😇