Located in the northern extremity of the Matale district above 350 meters Sigiriya has a striking geological profile, being a rocky outcrop (monadnock), in the northern semi-highland zone. It is one of Sri Lanka’s ancient political capitals and most Sensational archaeological heritage sites that have also been listed on the World Heritage List
There is sufficient archaeological evidence to prove that the history of
Sigiriya goes back to prehistoric times. Aligala, a small rock outcrop to the east of Sigiriya, has a cave that has been used by prehistoric men, nearly 5,500 years B.P. In the same site, excavations have brought to light what remains of prehistoric human settlements dating back to the 10th – 9th centuries B.C.
