Location Giritale, Polonnaruwa Basin countries Sri Lanka Max. length 550 m (1,800 ft) Catchment area 24 km² | Type reservoir Built 608-618 Max. depth 23 m (75 ft) Settlements Giritale, Minneriya | |
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Giritale tank in sri lanka polonnaruwa district
Giritale tank (Sinhalese: 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). Later, it was subjected to renovation in 1905, 1942 and 1952 during colonial era.
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Giritale Tank was considered as the deepest tank in Sri Lanka during the rule of medieval capital Polonnaruwa.
Giritale tank
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