Sigiriya Citadel (477–495 CE)

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A Sigiriya Citadel (477–495 CE) is a citadel that includes a Sigiriya building complex (atop a Sigariya Pluton).



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2023

  • (GPT-4, 2023) ⇒ GPT-4. (2023). “The Historical Context and Significance of the Sigiriya Citadel (477–495 CE)."
    • It is a symbol of historical tension within the royal lineage of Sri Lanka, primarily arising from struggles for power and issues of legitimacy.
    • Its historical context is marked by dramatic events involving King Kashyapa I, his father King Dhatusena, and his half-brother Moggallana.
    • It's the site of a familial conflict that led to Kashyapa overthrowing his father, King Dhatusena.
    • Its fortification by Kashyapa, driven by fear of retaliation from his half-brother Moggallana, represents a complex narrative of power, betrayal, and architectural grandeur.

2023

  • (Wikipedia, 2023) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sigiriya Retrieved:2023-12-29.
    • Sigiriya or Sinhagiri (Lion Rock , , pronounced see-gi-ri-yə) is an ancient rock fortress located in the northern Matale District near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. It is a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of granite approximately high. According to the ancient Sri Lankan chronicle the Cūḷavaṃsa, this area was a large forest, then after storms and landslides it became a hill and was selected by King Kashyapa (AD 477–495) for his new capital. He built his palace on top of this rock and decorated its sides with colourful frescoes. On a small plateau about halfway up the side of this rock he built a gateway in the form of an enormous lion. The name of this place is derived from this structure; Siṃhagiri, the Lion Rock. The capital and the royal palace were abandoned after the king's death. It was used as a Buddhist monastery until the 14th century. Sigiriya today is a UNESCO listed World Heritage Site. It is one of the best preserved examples of ancient urban planning.