Image title: Water Garden (detail)

Detail of the The Water Garden (also known as the fountain garden).—This exemplifies the excellence of ancient hydraulic technology of Sri Lanka. There are four fountains symmetrically built, two on each side. These fountains are fed by the adjacent two moats associated with 'Summer Palaces.' Water is carried to the fountains by underground water conduits and work on the simple principle of gravity and pressure. Another unusual feature is the shallow serpentine stream-designed to control the movement of water.

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These photos are taken at the Sigiriya rock in Sri Lanka. This archaeological important site dates to the 2nd century BC when it functioned as a monastery. In the fifth century, King Kassapa I transferred the administrative centre from Anuradhapura to Sigiriya in order to  rule from there. The on-site museum displays various artifacts and paintings found at the Sigiriya rock.