Minneriya Tank

Built during the golden age of the Anuradhapura Kingdom in Sri Lanka, Minneriya Wewa is one of the oldest reservoirs in Sri Lanka. Historic evidence state that it was built 276AD to 303AD and by the time it was inaugurated it is said it spanned over an expanse of 4670 acres. But over the year after its construction, the reservoir started deteriorating and most of its expanse had started to shrink. It was during 1820AD when the British saw the reservoir under ruins and subsequently decided to renovate it.Read more