Giritale Tank
The Giritale tank (Sinhala: ගිරිතලේ වැව) is a reservoir in Giritale and Minneriya in Sri Lanka. It was built by King Agbo II (608-618). It is believed that the tank was renovated by King Parakramabahu, the Great (1153–1186). Later, it was subjected to renovation in 1905, 1942 and 1952 during colonial era.
Giritale Tank was considered as the deepest tank in Sri Lanka during the rule of medieval capital Polonnaruwa.
References
- ^ "Vast reservoirs built by the Kings". Sunday Observer. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 11 May 2016.
- ^ "Ancient Irrigation". Department of Irrigation. Archived from the original on 10 August 2013. Retrieved 11 May 2016.
- ^ "Giritale: the 12th century Ocean Lake". Sunday Observer. Archived from the original on 14 May 2016. Retrieved 11 May 2016.
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