Talk about placing oneself on a pedestal. According to ancient Sri Lankan chronicles, the 200-meter tall Sigiriya Rock stood high enough over the masses to prove fit for the then-king Kasyasa’s residence. There, Kasyasa marked his regal territory with impressive frescoes and, of course, an opulent lion gateway. Today, the site has been abandoned by royalty but maintains its renown by comprising part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. As it happens, Sigiriya Rock is one of the best-preserved examples of ancient urban planning in the world.

A key passageway to lower and central Appalachia, the natural junction was a site well-known to Native Americans throughout the centuries. Upon physician and explorer Dr. Thomas Walker’s praise, the pass was expanded by a team of loggers led by none other than Daniel Boone.

Lightning Engulfs The Chaitén Volcano Of Chile

Source: Boston.com

This extraordinary image shows the sheer force of nature as the kinetic energy and friction of exploding ash turns into a crackling and beautiful lightning storm.

An Incredible Lightning Storm Over The Grand Canyon

Source: Birdie Guy

Crackling over the ancient waterways in Arizona, this lightning storm adds further drama to the already magnificent Grand Canyon.

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