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2. Kashyapa I - Wikipedia

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   The constructions on top of the Sigiriya rock include the king’s palace among several other buildings and pools. The Sigiriya frescoes, which depict maidens carrying flowers, were also created during Kashyapa’s reign at Sigiriya. [1] The Mirror Wall which is also known as the Ketapath Pawura is another important creation.

3. Sigiriya - Wikipedia

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   Sigiriya consists of an ancient citadel built by King Kashyapa during the 5th century. The Sigiriya site contains the ruins of an upper palace located on the flat top of the rock, a mid-level terrace that includes the Lion Gate and the mirror wall with its frescoes, the lower palaces clings to the slopes below the rocks.

4. List of World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka - Wikipedia

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   Ancient City of Sigiriya: Central: 1982 202; ii, iii, iv (cultural) Sigiriya was the short-lived capital of King Kashyapa, who ruled between 477 and 495, after he had his father King Dhatusena killed. The city is built on and around the "Lion's rock", a 180 m (590 ft) granite volcanic plug.

5. Anuradhapura period - Wikipedia

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   His son Kashyapa (477–495), built the famous Sigiriya rock palace. Some 700 rock graffiti give a glimpse of ancient Sinhala . Arrival of Buddhism and the sacred tooth relic

6. Pidurangala Vihara - Wikipedia

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   According to ancient chronicles, Prince Kashyapa had killed his father King Dhatusena and fled to Sigiriya to find out a more secure place to prevent retaliation attacks from his half-brother, Mugalan. With the arrival of King Kashyapa, the Bhikkus who were meditated there were requested move to the nearby Pidurangala. [4]

7. History of Sri Lanka - Wikipedia

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   Dhatusena (459–477) "Kalaweva" and his son Kashyapa (477–495) built the famous Sigiriya rock palace where some 700 rock graffiti give a glimpse of ancient Sinhala. Decline Main article: Chola occupation of Anuradhapura