Sigiriya is most commonly know for its Rock Fortress structure from 5th Century BC, once Kingdom to Kashyappa seen by some as a God King and by others as Tyrant who gruesomely murdered his father. What ever the truth, Sigiriya to date holds its mysteries for archaeologists to decipher from the many remnants of past glory.
Sigiriya village remains a rural outback, despite its significance to travellers who have been visiting this ancient site for decades in their scores. Once would expect a site for a archaeological marvel such as this to be highly developed and commercialised, but Sigiriya Village remains simple and rustic to be experienced in its utmost simplicity.