Two of the main attractions of Sigiriya are reached after climbing a spiral staircase built along the sheer cliff wall. The colourful frescoes of graceful ladies painted on the side of the rock are likely the most beautiful and well-preserved of ancient Sri Lankan art. There are references to around 500of these figures but only 22 of these remain. Some say they are Apsaras, or celestial nymphs, while others contend that they are Mahayana deities such as Tara and her attendants.
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