Sigiriya, in addition to being a World Heritage Site, is also one of the very few large secular sites with an unbroken history from 5,000 BC to contemporary periods. It depicts a “microcosm” of the ...

Located in the heart of Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle (northern Matale District), Sigiriya is a UNESCO World Heritage Site famed for its iconic 590-foot-tall rock fortress. Built by King ...

Mesh cages (above) and protective gear (below) are available for the protection of visitors to Sigiriya. Some regard the hornets as guardians of the ancient treasures of Sinhala art, while others see ...

ICOMOS was invited to participate but was unable to do so due to the very short notice of the mission. However, ICOMOS Sri Lanka was involved. The UNESCO Reactive Monitoring Mission found that the ...