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	BuddhaNet.Net: Sacred Island - A Buddhist Pilgrim's Guide to Sri Lanka
		Sigiriya functioned as a centre of religion There are numerous caves around the main rock with 24 inscriptions dating from between the 3rd century BCE and the 2nd century CE indicating that it was inhabited by ascetic monks during that period.
		Those coming to Sigiriya to worship Avalokitesvara and Tara climbed to the summit, made their way around its eastern side and then climbed the stairs on the west up to the main shrine which was on the highest point of the summit, that is, on its northern end.
		Sigiriya is 10 km from Inamaluwa which is on the main Kandy to Anuradhapura road.
	www.buddhanet.net /sacred-island/sigiriya.html (1941 words)

	The Wonder and Beauty of Sigiriya - Welcome to Sri Lanka by Ari Withanage
		Sigiriya, in fact, should have been classed as one of the Wonders of the Ancient World, long ago, and there is now a proposal to name it as the Eighth Wonder of the world.
		Sri Lanka's ancient architectural tradition is well portrayed at Sigiriya, the best preserved city centre in Asia from the first millennium, with its combination of buildings and gardens with their trees, pathways, water gardens, the fusion of symmetrical and asymmetrical elements, use of varying levels and of axial and radial planning.
		In a sheltered pocket on the western face of the Sigiriya rock, approached by a spiral stairway, are the famous frescoes.
	withanage.tripod.com /Sigiriya.htm (2109 words)

	Sigiriya the UNESCO World Heritage Site - GalleWing Holidays - Tour With Us ::::.
		Sigiriya should have been named one of the Wonders of the World, long ago, and now there is a proposal to name it as the Eighth Wonder of the Ancient world.
		Sri Lankan architectural tradition is well displayed at Sigiriya, the best preserved city center in Asia from the first millennium, with its combination of buildings and gardens with their trees, pathways, water gardens, the fusion of symmetrical and asymmetrical elements, use of varying levels and of axial and radial planning.
		The World Heritage Site Sri Lankan architectural tradition is well displayed at Sigiriya, the best preserved city center in Asia from the first millennium, with its combination of buildings and gardens with their trees, pathways, water gardens, the fusion of symmetrical and asymmetrical elements, use of varying levels and of axial and radial planning.
	www.gallewing.com /SriLanka_sigiriya.html (1957 words)

	Sigiriya (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Sigiriya should have been named one of the Wonders of the World, long ago, and now there is a proposal to name it as the Eighth Wonder of the Ancient world.
		Sri Lankan architectural tradition is well displayed at Sigiriya, the best preserved city centre in Asia from the first millennium, with its combination of buildings and gardens with their trees, pathways, water gardens, the fusion of symmetrical and asymmetrical elements, use of varying levels and of axial and radial planning.
		The Complex consists of the central rock, rising 200 meters above the surrounding plain, and the two rectangular precincts on the east (90 hectares) and the west (40 hectares), surrounded by two moats and three ramparts.
	www.saadhu.com /sigiriya (209 words)

	Sigiriya and its significance (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		But Sigiriya was to be not merely a refuge and a fortress; it was also to exemplify a novel feature of the ruler as a celestial being, a "God King" like Kuvera.
		He did not deny that it was a belief held earlier that Sigiriya was a temple, but he was encouraged by the Mahavamsa reference written nearly six centuries after Kasyapa, to declare that Sigriya was more than a fortress; it was a vast construction planned to deify Kasyapa.
		But to foist on Sigiriya a new capital that required obliteration of ancient shrines is to run in the face of fact and religious sensibilities.
	www.rootsweb.com /~lkawgw/sigiriya.html (1105 words)

	Holy Mountain's Pilgrimage to the Citadel of Sigiriya
		As the morning mists began to dissolve we decided that there could not be a better day than this to join the pilgrims for a journey to the Citadel of Sigiriya, considered perhaps the single most remarkable memory for visitors to Sri Lanka.
		For centuries sightseers have scaled the citadel to gawk at the Sigiriya Maidens and admire the view.
		The entire summit of Sigiriya, nearly three acres in extent, was once occupied by buildings.
	www.holymtn.com /SriLanka/pilgrimage.htm (752 words)

	CPAmedia.com: Sigiriya's "Cloud Maidens"
		It was not until the fifth century AD, however, that Sigiriya entered briefly into a golden age as the seat of Sinhalese power in mediaeval Sri Lanka.
		Sigiriya remained inaccessible, but it was no longer forgotten and soon began to attract a small flow of curious Western visitors.
		This worldly sensuality may explain early damage to the Sigiriya nymphs, for it is speculated that disapproving Buddhist monks may have destroyed those frescoes within reach long centuries before Alick Murray's daring ascent.
	www.cpamedia.com /culture/sigiriya_cloud_maiden (1519 words)

	Online edition of Daily News - Features (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Sigiriya is one of the unique monuments of antiquity as well as pre-historic culture in our country.
		Sigiriya was known as Alakamanda during the days of Kuwera and later it was known as Chitrakuta.
		Since the days of King Pandukabhaya, Chitraraja Palace had been a Yakkha temple and later king Dhatusena's son Kassapa (459-447 AD) arranged a coup d'etat against the father and chose Chitrakuta temple for his palace fortress as he had a belief that his mother too was a descendant of Yakkha dynasty.
	www.dailynews.lk /2003/03/06/fea05.html (898 words)

	Sigiriya - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Sigiriya rock is the hardened magma plug from an extinct and long-eroded volcano.
		In India he raised an army with the intention of returning and retaking the throne of Sri Lanka which was rightfully his.
		Alternative stories have the primary builder of Sigiriya as King Dhatusena, with Kasyapa finishing the work in honour of his father.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sigiriya (1019 words)

	Sigiriya Sri Lanka cultural historical destinations attractions and sites accomadation hotels resorts travel and tours
		At the brief height of its glory – it was a royal citadel for more than 18 years, from 477 to 495 AD and on of the loveliest that have graced this land.
		Kasyapa left Anuradhapura and built for himself at Sigiriya, a place and city modelled on the mythical abode of “Kuvera” god of Wealth.
		By on of those momentary mistakes of judgment that changes the course of history, Kasyapa thought he was alone in battle, raised his dagger and slew himself.
	www.ecotourism-culturaltourism.com /sigiriya.htm (368 words)

	travelsrilanka - Sigiriya: The Ascent - Sri Lanka
		Buddhist monks inhabited Sigiriya from the third century BC, but it was only after parricidal King Kassapa’s usurping of the throne in 487AD that the palace and gardens were built and the rock fortified.
		Arriving at the Sigiriya complex, follow the moat around to the western gate, the main entrance, and buy your ticket from the office near to a small Archaeological Museum.
		Sigiriya is best when there are less people, so go either early morning or later in the day, avoiding public holidays.
	www.travelsrilanka.com /index.cfm?PAGE=1130 (1316 words)

	Sigiriya
		Sigiriya has it all -- a blood-stained history full of intrigue, astonishing frescos of bare-breasted maidens painted 15 centuries ago, a wall covered in graffiti that is more than 1,000 years old and, to top it all, Asia's oldest surviving landscape garden.
		Dark deeds led to the establishment of Sigiriya as the center of the ancient Sinhalese Kingdom for a period of 18 years.
		Sigiriya dates back from over 7,000 years ago, through Pre-Historic to Proto-Historic to Early Historic times, then as a rock-shelter mountain monastery from about the 3rd century BC, with caves prepared and donated by devotees to the sangha.
	web.pdx.edu /~mmlynch/srilanka/trip2002/sigiriya.htm (2713 words)

	Sri Lanka Travel Portal for Cheap Hotel & Villa - Kandy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Sigiriya, 200m high rock, located in north central Sri Lanka, is one of Asia's most important archeological sites, dating from prehistoric times to the 18th century city complex with ramparts moats, gateways, a place on top of a high rock.
		Sri Lankan architectural tradition is well displayed at Sigiriya, the best preserved city center in Asia from the first millennium, with its combination of buildings and gardens with their trees, pathways, water gardens, lion Staircase and graffiti containing poetry written by visitors to the site in ancient times.
		Sigiriya was built in around AD473-480 by Kasyapa, a patricidal usurper of the throne of Anuradhapura, as a bulwark against attack by his half-brother Mogallana, the rightful heir to the throne.
	thecolombo.com /data/sigiriya.htm (272 words)

	Sri Lankan Ancient Cities : Sigiriya
		Sigiriya, built by the controversial king, Kasyapa, sought to convert a huge boulder rock into a castle amidst a walled and moated city.
		Sigiriya is famous for the colourful sensuous paintings of flower-bearing maidens on its western wall.
		The Terrace Garden at the base of the rock is fashioned out of the natural hill, made with rubbled retaining walls, each terrace running in a concentric circle around the rock, each rising above the other.
	www.srilanka.com /travel/traveldetail/TL00239 (283 words)

	Mysteries of Sigiriya and its landscape garden
		The Sigiriya frescoes vis-a-vis Kasyapa is not mentioned in the Culavamsa.
		Yet the Sigiriya frescoes are the main attraction on the
		Sigiriya Garden was unknown and undiscovered until 1980s.
	tamilweek.com /Mysteries_Sigiriya_landscape_garden_1030.html (1221 words)

	Sri Lanka Map - Sigiriya
		Sigiriya, the spectacular 'Lion rock' fortress, stands majestically overlooking the luscious green jungle surroundings, and is one of Sri Lanka's major attractions.
		This was built by King Kassyapa, a son of King Dathusena, by a palace consort.
		Sigiriya later became a monastic refuge, but eventually fell into disrepair.
	www.tourslanka.com /Sigiriya.htm (485 words)

	sigiriya, sri lanka heritage
		The ancient city of SIGIRIYA is a premier eco tourism destination in Sri Lanka which was designated a cultural World Heritage Site in 1982.
		It is also proposed that the site should be named the eighth wonder of the world, indicating it is in the same league as other international wonders such as the Grand Canyon and Ancient Pyramids.
		The unusual rock is particularly interesting due to its flat top (nearly an acre in size), that was used in its entirety to build King Kasyapa's fortress complex, still evident by the presence of the extensive ruins.
	www.srilankaecotourism.com /sigiriya.htm (182 words)

	Journey to the Citadel of SIGIRIYA
		One story remains from many interpretations of the Sigiriya period.
		5th Century AD King Kasyapa (477-495 AD) left Anuradhapura and built for himself at Sigiriya, a palace an city modelled on the mythical abode of "Kuvera" God of Wealth.
		In a sheltered pocket on the western face of the Sigiriya rock, approached by a spiral stairway, are the famous frescoes.
	www.slmts.slt.lk /sigiriya.htm (250 words)

	Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Sigiriya at Epinions.com
		If, on your tour of Sri Lanka, you are visiting Sigiriya, Dambulla or Polonnaruwa (or all three as we did) you could do worse than stay at the Kandalama, a 5* eco resort with a difference.
		We were greeted by a charming, sari clad lady who led us along a corridor, hewn out of rock, to a seating area overlooking an infinity pool, the Kandalama tank (lake), and flat plains surrounded by hills.
		As we watched the balloon rise and drift towards the Sigiriya rock, the ground was covered in an eerie mist.
	www.epinions.com /content_142942834308 (1149 words)

	Sigiriya Hotels : Sri Lanka - BootsnAll Cheap Hotels
		Situated in the city of Sigiriya, the Sigiriya Hotel stands amidst woodland gardens, home to different bird species, which makes the hotel an ideal base for bird watching.
		The Sigiriya Village hotel is an exclusive jungle retreat, located in the vicinity of the Sigiriya Rock.
		The Sigiriya Village hotel boasts 120 elegantly designed earth-toned cottages, which are well decorated with themes that are symbolic of rustic village life.
	www.bootsnall.com /hotels/cy/7465/Sigiriya-Hotels (265 words)

	Elephant Corridor Hotel Sigiriya - Srilanka Hotels (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		With its all-suite concept of accommodation, the "Elephant Corridor", Sigiriya, allows you the Luxury of relaxation in absolute privacy.
		Have your meals served when you are hungry, in your own preferred style, en-suite, at our specialty restaurants, or even outdoors under the trees.
		Its kingdom, also named the 8th Wonder of the world, is surrounded by water bodies, wildlife sanctuaries and the ruins of ancient cities.
	www.srilankarooms.net /elephant-corridor-hotel-sigiriya.htm (250 words)

	Hotel Sigiriya - Srilanka Hotels
		THotel Sigiriya stands amidst woodland gardens, home to different bird species, which makes this hotel an ideal base for bird watching.
		Each unit comes with their own terrace and is provided with hot and cold water, telephone, piped music, laundry, extra bed and cot.
		The hotel is situated in Sigiriya, home to the ruins and archaeological treasures of Sri Lanka's ancient civilization.
	www.srilankarooms.net /hotel-sigiriya.htm (131 words)

	Blurry Travel Travelogue - Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
		Originally built in 477 A.D. as an impregnable fortress and palace, Sigiriya was later used as a monastic refuge in the 16th and 17th centuries.
		The final ascent to the summit of Sigiriya takes you through two enormous 5th century lion's paws and until recently, the path continued through the lion's mouth.
		Sitting atop Sigiriya contemplating the views and history, it is easy to see why Sigiriya is Sri Lanka's premier attraction.
	www.blurrytravel.com /sea2003/journal/11012003/11012003.html (476 words)

	The Story of Sigiriya
		Perhaps this is why Sigiriya is such a major tourist attraction right throughout the year.
		If you ever climb Sigiriya you will definitely see at least one young mother cuddling an infant or a toddler to her and scaling the steep climb to the top.
		Maybe these young mothers hope to instill the essence of Kasyapa into the lives of their young children by showing them the greatest monument to his memory the remnants of his palace in the sky.
	www.lankalibrary.com /heritage/sigiriya.html (2225 words)

	Aloy's Travels (PVT) Ltd.
		Spectacular rock fortress of Sigiriya is considered as the eight wonder in the world.
		Mirror wall and sigiri graffiti are integral parts of Sigiriya.
		The mirror wall dates from fifth century and has been substantial preserved in it's original form the polished inner surface of the mirror wall contains Sigiri graffiti which appreciate the beauty and the creativity of this magnificent structure.
	www.aloys-travels.com /Around_ceylon_Sigiriya.htm (214 words)

	sigiriya - Ask.com Web Search
		Sigiriya is an archeological site in North Central Sri Lanka.
		Sigiriya dates back from over 7,000 years ago, through Pre-Historic to Proto-Historic to Early Historic times, then as a rock-shelter mountain...
		Sigiriya Village Hotel is an exclusive jungle retreat...
	search.ask.com /web?q=sigiriya (349 words)

	Hotel Sigiriya Sri Lanka eco tourism cultural tourism
		The Sigiriya rock, which is amongst the ten wonders of the world, is home to Hotel Sigiriya.
		Hotel Sigiriya has a serene rustic and inviting charm in a setting of ancient glory.
		A stunning view of the fifth century A.D Sigiriya Rock / Fortress, the World heritage site 'Citadel in the sky" famed for its entrancing frescoes, lion stairway, Mirror wall and water gardens dominates the hotel.
	www.ecotourism-culturaltourism.com /srilanka_hotel_14.htm (150 words)

	Excite France - Sigiriya > North Central > Sri Lanka > Asia > Regional (Web-Catalogue)
		Excite France - Sigiriya > North Central > Sri Lanka > Asia > Regional (Web-Catalogue)
		Sri Lanka''s World Heritage site Sigiriya or Sihigiriya, the ''Mount of Remembrance'' and its symbolic significance in the light of the philosophia perennis.
		A vivid account of Sigiriya, with its world renowned rock fortress, royal garden, pond and frescoes brings to light a hidden but fascinating chapter of Sri Lanka''s past.
	www.excite.fr /directory/Regional/Asia/Sri_Lanka/North_Central/Sigiriya (101 words)

	Hotel Apartments For Sale in Sigiriya, Sigiriya Sri Lanka - £13,500 Down And Nothing Else To Pay Until Completion - ...
		The region of Sigiriya is part of the cultural triangle of Sri Lanka and has extremely stringent restrictions on development.
		We have received official approval from the Sri Lanka Board of Investment to recreate the Palace of Sigiriya that was built in the fourth century on top of the Rock of Sigiriya.
		Being in such close proximity all buildings will be made of Sigiriya brick and will be constructed to look like a ruin of the ancient kingdom, while also creating an open courtyard to the road, which will offer views of the open areas beyond.
	www.viviun.com /AD-45745 (547 words)

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