Ancient City of Sigiriya (Lion Rock)

Sigiriya, Central Province, Sri Lanka

UNESCO World Heritage property encompassing the Sigiriya rock-fortress, gardens, and associated archaeological landscape.

Places inside

Sigiriya Lion’s Paw Terrace (Lion Staircase), Sri Lanka

Evidence

UNESCO official context — sigiriya (rock capital chronology landform and royal context)
UNESCO official context — sigiriya (lion gate access architecture and rock fortress design)