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About Sigiriya

Sigiriya is an ancient rock fortress and palace built by King Kashyapa during the reign of 473 – 495 which is standing majestically 660 feet straight up. It is located in the northern Matale district near the town of Dambulla in central province of Sri Lanka.

History Of Sigiriya

Arts of Sigiriya

Engineering Technology of Sigiriya

King Kashyapa

King of Anuradhapura

Kashyapa is the son of king Dathusena & Mugalan is the brother of him.According to the rules of those days, after the death of Dathusena the royalty should be belongs to Mugalan.But Kashyapa wants to get the royalty because he believed he is the one who suitable for the royalty than Mugalan.The reason for that is Kashyapa has won the war against to south Indians. After-wards he killed king Dathusena and got the royalty of Anuradhapura. He selected the Sigiriya Rock as his Citadel and he was built his palace on top of the Sigiriya Rock with and amazing technology.