Konduwattuwana Wewa

Konduwattuwana Wewa (Sinhalese: කොණ්ඩුවටුවාන ජලාශය) or Kondawattuwana Wewa is an ancient reservoir located in Ampara, Sri Lanka. The reservoir lies on the Ampara – Inginiyagala main road, approximately 4 km (2.5 mi) away from the town of Ampara. The site with ancient Buddhist ruins belonging to the Konduwattuwana reservoir area is formally recognised as an archaeological site in Sri Lanka.

Konduwattuwana Wewa
Konduwattuwana Wewa
LocationAmpara
Coordinates7°17′34.2″N 81°38′06.1″E
TypeIrrigation Reservoir
Basin countriesSri Lanka

The reservoir is believed to have been built during the 1st-3rd century BC and has been renovated from time to time to facilitate irrigation and drinking water in the nearby area. According to a stone pillar inscription found near the reservoir, the irrigation water of this reservoir was taxed, along with the paddy fields during the reign of King Dappula IV (939 - 940).[1] It also records certain immunities granted by the king in respect of a village named Äragama[2]

See also

References
  1. Ranawella, G.S. (2004). Inscription of Ceylon. Volume V, Part II. Department of Archaeology.
  2. Manjula, H.A.K.L. "Konduwatuwana Wewa and Archaeological Ruins". Lanka Pradeepa. Retrieved 1 March 2024.


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