view of a pond built on the top of the sigiriya rock.

180 2according 590 ancient approximately archaeological area bridge building built canal capital castle central chronicle colourful column cūḷavaṃsa dambulla decorated district dominated forest fortification fortress frescoes high hill historical kashyapa king landslides lanka lankan large lion located massive matale northern palace pond pronounced province reflection reservoir river rock ruins selected sides sigiriya significance sinhagiri sinhala site sri storms tamil top tourism town transport tree view village wall water waterway සීගිරිය