Asia

“Sigiriya – Lion Rock – is an ancient rock fortress. The site was selected by King Kasyapa (477 – 495 CE) for his new capital. Abandoned after his

“Polonnaruwa was the seat of the Sinhalese kings from the eleventh to the thirteenth century. It has many monuments marked by Hindu influence. It also has remains of

“Anuradhapura is famous for its well-preserved ruins of ancient Sri Lankan civilization. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. It is believed that

“Sinharaja Forest Reserve is a biodiversity hotspot of international significance. The hilly virgin rainforest, part of the Sri Lanka lowland rain forests ecoregion, was saved from the worst

“Galle Fort was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, then fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards. It is a historical, archaeological and