COBRA HOOD CAVE, Sigiriya
7.950000,80.750000
Description
A modified natural rock shelter containing rock art (paintings, inscription). ETYMOLOGY: This rocky projection earned its name because the overhang resembles a fully opened cobra's head (LONELY PLANET 2003: 229). SITUATION: LONELY PLANET (2003: 228 -Sigiriya- location map) indicates item 7 (Cobra Hood Cave) about 200 m in a direct line south-west of the –>Sigiriya Rock (note 1): Generally you will pass by this cave after descending the rock on your way to the south gate and the car park (LONELY PLANET 2003: 229). CULTURAL HISTORY - rock art: Below the drip ledge is a 2nd-century BC inscription that indicates it belonged to Chief Naguli, who would have donated it to a monk. The plastered interior of the cave was once embellished with floral and animal paintings (LONELY PLANET 2003: 229).A modified natural rock shelter containing rock art (paintings, inscription). ETYMOLOGY: This rocky projection earned its name because the overhang resembles a fully opened cobra's head (LONELY PLANET 2003: 229). SITUATION: LONELY PLANET (2003: 228 -Sigiriya- location map) indicates item 7 (Cobra Hood Cave) about 200 m in a direct line south-west of the –>Sigiriya Rock (note 1): Generally you will pass by this cave after descending the rock on your way to the south gate and the car park (LONELY PLANET 2003: 229). CULTURAL HISTORY - rock art: Below the drip ledge is a 2nd-century BC inscription that indicates it belonged to Chief Naguli, who would have donated it to a monk. The plastered interior of the cave was once embellished with floral and animal paintings (LONELY PLANET 2003: 229).
Histoire
Cavités proche
Distance (km) | Nom | Longueur (m) | Profondeur (m) |
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0.0 | SIGIRIYA ROCK SHELTER | ||
0.0 | Aligala Galge | ||
0.0 | SIGIRIYA CAVE (KUSCH 1973) | ||
0.0 | ASSANG CAVE, Sigiriya | ||
2.6 | PIDURAGALA CAVE no. 1 | ||
2.6 | PIDURAGALA CAVE no. 2 | ||
5.8 | POTANA SHELTER | ||
14.7 | DAMBULLA GALGE | ||
17.1 | AA CAVE, Minneryia (Chopard 1916) |