Sigirya, Sri Lanka. The Legendary Cliff Fortress
Description
The ruins of the capital built by the parricidal King Kassapa I (477-95) lie on the steep slopes and at the summit of a granite peak standing some 1,200 feet high (the "Lion's Rock," which dominates the jungle from all sides). A series of galleries and staircases emerging from the mouth of a gigantic lion constructed of bricks and plaster provide access to the site.
Runtime
12 min 30 sec
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Subjects
Geography
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