The ruins of the capital built by the parricidal King Kassapa I (477-95) lie on the steep slopes and at the summit of a granite peak standing some 370 m high (the 'Lion's Rock', which dominates the jungle from all sides). A series of galleries and staircases emerging from the mouth of a gigantic lion constructed of bricks and plaster provide access to the site.
Key Information
__clip.originaltitle | Schätze der Welt - Sigiriya - Sagenhafte Felsenfestung, Sri Lanka |
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Culture/Tradition/Anthropology/Ethnic studies Environment/Geography Travel/Tourism Adventure/Expeditions |
__clip.producedby | SWR in co-production with Telepool |
__clip.yearofproduction | 2001 |
__clip.duration | 00h15h00h00 min |
__clip.countryoforigin | Germany |
__clip.languageversions | German [OV], English [DUB], Spanish [DUB] |
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