Nuwara Wewa
Nuwara Wewa, situated in Anuradhapura, is the largest among the three artificial reservoirs in the region. The other two are Basawakkulama (also known as Abaya Wewa) and Tissa Wewa. King Vattagamini Abaya, more commonly known as King Valagamba, is believed to have built Nuwara Wewa during the 1st century BC.
H. Parker, in his book Ancient Ceylon (1909), suggests that the tank was built during the first 20 years of the 1st century BC, based on the size of bricks used, which are similar to those used in Abayagiriya Stupa. He also believes that repairs were made to the tank in the 3rd and 5th centuries, again based on the bricks used.
The Embankment (Bund) is an impressive 3 miles long and 37 feet high, while the water height is approximately 23 feet. The tank spans over 3180 hectares and holds around 1500 million cubit feet of water. A dam was constructed across Malwathu Oya to divert water to Nuwara Wewa. The dam measures 33 feet wide, 160 feet long, and 8 feet high, and is made o...
H. Parker, in his book Ancient Ceylon (1909), suggests that the tank was built during the first 20 years of the 1st century BC, based on the size of bricks used, which are similar to those used in Abayagiriya Stupa. He also believes that repairs were made to the tank in the 3rd and 5th centuries, again based on the bricks used.
The Embankment (Bund) is an impressive 3 miles long and 37 feet high, while the water height is approximately 23 feet. The tank spans over 3180 hectares and holds around 1500 million cubit feet of water. A dam was constructed across Malwathu Oya to divert water to Nuwara Wewa. The dam measures 33 feet wide, 160 feet long, and 8 feet high, and is made o...
