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.
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| Location | Ampara |
| Coordinates | 7°17′34.2″N 81°38′06.1″E / 7.292833°N 81.635028°E |
| Type | Irrigation Reservoir |
| Basin countries | Sri 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.[citation needed] 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]
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edit- ^ Ranawella, G.S. (2004). Inscription of Ceylon. Volume V, Part II. Department of Archaeology.
- ^ Manjula, H.A.K.L. "Konduwatuwana Wewa and Archaeological Ruins". Lanka Pradeepa. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
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