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Sigiriya: The Sky Fortress of Sri Lanka’s Ancient Kings

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Sigiriya: The Sky Fortress of Sri Lanka’s Ancient Kings

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More than 1,500 years ago, a king chose this towering rock as the seat of his empire. Not for defense—but for legacy. What he built was a city in the clouds, a statement of power and precision that still captivates the world today.

At the base, landscaped gardens flow into symmetrical moats and fountains—still functioning in monsoon rains, whispering of ancient engineering genius. Higher up, painted Apsaras emerge from the stone—graceful women in silk-like garments, their presence untouched by time, their expressions as vivid as when first brushed onto rock.

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Then, the lion’s paws: colossal, weathered, and silent. They once guarded a staircase that led straight into the sky. At the summit—ruins of a palace, bathing pools carved in stone, and sweeping views that stretch beyond memory. From here, King Kashyapa ruled—surrounded by mist, forest, and eternity.

Recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sigiriya is not just history preserved. It’s ambition immortalised.

Captured by Meshaun Journeys.

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