Scenes from the top of the Yapahuwa rock, Sri Lanka.

Scenes at the top of the rock, Yapahuwa, Sri Lanka.

A ruined Stupa and a water collection point in the rock.

The Stupa built close to the repository of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha in the 13th Century AD.

A view of the surrounding countryside from the top of the rock.

Another view.

The climb to the top, Yapahuwa, Sri Lanka.

The climb from the second stairway, Yapahuwa, Sri Lanka.

The climb from the second stairway to the top of the rock has footpaths and steps. It needs a bit of effort but can be done with frequent rests. The pictures depict the early part of the climb.

Artifacts end of the second stairway, Yapahuwa, Sri Lanka.

Carved stone pillar.

Carvings in stone.

Beginning of the foot path to the summit at the end of the second stairway..

Terrace, carved doorpost of granite and figurines on stone, second stairway, Yapahuwa, Sri Lanka.,

Terrace near second stairway.

Carved door-post of granite.

Stylized female - stone carving.

Female musical instrument player.

Stone carvings on the second stairway, Yapahuwa, Sri Lanka.

Recent excavations have shown a lot of artifacts of Chinese origin at Yapahuwa around the 13th Century AD.