Giritale Tank

Reservoir in Giritale, Polonnaruwa
7°59′28″N 80°54′50″E / 7.991°N 80.914°E / 7.991; 80.914TypereservoirCatchment area24 km2 (9.3 sq mi)[1]Basin countriesSri LankaBuilt608-618Max. length550 m (1,800 ft)[1]Max. depth23 m (75 ft)[1]Water volume24×10^6 m3 (19,000 acre⋅ft)[1]IslandsSeveralSettlementsGiritale and Minneriya

Giritale tank (Sinhala: ගිරිතලේ වැව) is a reservoir in Giritale and Minneriya. It was built by King Agbo II (608-618). It is believed that the tank was renovated by King Parakramabahu, the Great (1153–1186).[2] Later, it was subjected to renovation in 1905, 1942 and 1952 during colonial era.[1]

Giritale Tank was considered as the deepest tank in Sri Lanka during the rule of medieval capital Polonnaruwa.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Vast reservoirs built by the Kings". Sunday Observer. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 11 May 2016.
  2. ^ "Ancient Irrigation". Department of Irrigation. Archived from the original on 10 August 2013. Retrieved 11 May 2016.
  3. ^ "Giritale: the 12th century Ocean Lake". Sunday Observer. Archived from the original on 14 May 2016. Retrieved 11 May 2016.

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