Sigiriya or the Lion Mountain, on the island of Sri Lanka, is a massive plateau which rises to 370 meters. According to legend, the castle built by King Kasyapa plateau in the late 5th century BC. e. The plateau is located in the heart of the island.
In the fifth century BC Kashyap, the eldest son of King Dhatuseny, was the obvious heir to the throne. but my father decided in favor of his younger son Moggallana. Kashyap through the execution of his father. Moggallana clearly feared older brother and disappeared in South India. In order to protect themselves against numerous enemies, Kashyap decided to rebuild capital in equidistant and most inaccessible place. The Sigiriya Rock Fortress, located at an altitude of 370 meters above sea level, well this has come. By the end of the fifth century, around the rock there was a luxurious city with a flourishing garden and possibly the first in the history of the multi-level fountains. Also, there were several swimming pools. Sigiriya ruins were discovered in 1907 by British explorer John Steele. So far, there are restoration works. More than 30 years of Sigiriya is under the protection of UNESCO, as in 1982, went to the World Heritage List.
