Sigiriya...Sri Lanka's holy place...

#Overseas travel #Sigiriya #Sri Lanka Sigiriya is one of the important historical sites in Sri Lankan history. Built in the 5th century BC, it was used as a palace by King Kashyapala of the ancient Sri Lankan kingdom. The building consisted of splendid gardens, palaces, and pools. Sigiriya's history continued with the prosperity of the ancient kingdom. However, after the king's death, it faced several political upheavals and external threats. It was used by various people after that, but it is known to have been completely abandoned in the 14th century. Surprisingly, the path up is quite high, scary, and difficult...;;;;