Kala Wewa (Sinhala:කලා වැව), built by the King Datusena in 460 CE, is a reservoir complex consisting of two reservoirs, Kala Wewa and Balalu Wewa. It has the capacity to store 123 million cubic meters of water. This reservoir complex has facilitated with …

Kala Wewa, built by the King named Datusena in 307 B.C, is a twin reservoir complex (Kala Wewa & Balalu Wewa) which has a capacity of 123 million cubic meters. This reservoir complex has facilitated with a stone made spillway and three main sluices.

Kala Wewa is one of the greatest irrigation tanks of ancient Sri Lanka and is situated in Kekirawa in North-central Sri Lanka. The tank was built by King Datusena during his reign in the kingdom of Anuradhapura in 460 AD.

Kayaking in Kala Wewa offers a unique blend of history, nature, and culture. Paddlers traverse waters that have sustained civilizations for centuries, experiencing firsthand the ingenuity of ancient irrigation systems.

Kala Wewa is a large reservoir located in the eye of the Avukana Buddha Statue in the Anuradhapura District of the North Central Province. The Mahavamsa states that King Dhatusena who ruled during the period 455-473 built 18 tanks.

Jun 8, 2023 · The massive Kala Wewa and Jaya Ganga irrigation scheme of King Dhatusena (459-477) with a 87km canal maintaining a laser precision 1:10,000 slope is considered one of the best engineered irrigation schemes of the ancient world.

Mar 22, 2024 · Nestled in the heart of Anuradhapura, Kala Wewa stands as a testament to ancient Sri Lankan engineering and natural beauty. Built by King Datusena in 460 A.D., this twin reservoir complex, comprising Kala Wewa and Balalu Wewa, offers a unique backdrop for an exhilarating kayaking experience.

A reservoir built by King Datusena in the 4th century AD, the Kala Wewa is a marvel of ancient engineering. The reservoir was instrumental in feeding thousands of acres of paddy farms during the reign of the ancient kings, in addition to supplying water to smaller tanks in the kingdom.

Kala Wewa is one of the largest and oldest man-made reservoirs in Sri Lanka, dating back to the 5th century AD. It was built during the reign of King Dathusena, a ruler renowned for his contributions to the island’s hydraulic civilization.

Kala Wewa National Park Adding another national park to Sri Lanka’s protected areas, the government declared the wilderness around Kala Wewa and Balaluwewa a sanctuary. The Kala Wewa reservoir was built by King Dhatusena who ruled the country in the fifth century.