Lightening damages a wall of Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Posted by Editor on October 24, 2012 - 12:35 pm
The Sigiriya Rock Fortress was damaged Tuesday (23) afternoon when it was struck by lightening. A section of the wall near the Lion’s Paw in the Sigiriya Rock collapsed by the lightning strike and the damage is not severe said the Archaeological Department spokesman.
Sigiriya the first fortress city in Sri Lanka comes under the Cultural Triangle. It is also among UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites.
Source: Government News Portal
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This kind of building not forever strong enough to stay of course when that time come then going to destroying.
Dear Mr.Weerasinghe,
Everything in this material world is subjected to decay and perish including the great edifices like pyramids and even the Taj Mahal.They will last a little longer due to so many factors like absence of human vandalism and devastations by natural forces such as wind,sun, rain and forest cover.However our historical buildings are also in par with the other global exhibits.