New constructions will not be allowed in the restricted area surrounding Sigiriya, while unauthorised structures will also be removed. This follows a decision taken by relevant stakeholders, including ...

Colombo, July 3 (Daily Mirror) - Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Minister Hiniduma Sunil Senevi revealed that 124 unauthorised structures have been erected within the limits of 200 to 400 ...

An ancient rock fortress that sits atop a stone plateau is a site of both archaeological and historical significance. The site consists of a palace with a massive column of granite roughly 590ft high ...

Maintenance work at Sigiriya had shed new light on the functioning of its ancient fountain system, the Central Cultural Fund (CCF) said on Friday. Director General Dr. Nilan Cooray told Newsfirst that ...

On top of a rock plateau overlooking dense jungle and a vast plain, 90 mi/145 km northeast of Colombo, is Sigiriya, the mysterious remains of the fifth-century fortress of King Kasyapa. When it w ...

High above the jungle in central Sri Lanka, this massive rock hides the ruins of an ancient kingdom. Sigiriya stands as a ...

Embark on an adventure to the iconic Sigiriya rock, starting with a visit to Pidurangala rock. This video showcases the stunning sights around Sigiriya and highlights the experiences of exploring ...

1. Proposed expansion of the military airport: The national authorities responsible for the protection of the site through the Sri Lankan Ambassador to UNESCO informed the World Heritage Centre in ...