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A Reservoir of Ancient Water
Nachchaduwa wewa — 10 km from Anuradhapura
NACHCHADUWA WEWA RESERVOIRPhoto by Mrsaif247 on Wikimedia CommonsAn important example of ancient Sri Lankan engineering, showcasing the early use of reservoirs for sustainable agriculture.
A large reservoir located near Anuradhapura, built during the reign of King Devanampiya Tissa in the 3rd century BCE. Nachchaduwa Wewa is significant for its historical irrigation system, which supported agriculture in the region.
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8.2527° N, 80.4849° ECarto · OSM
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