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A well-known reservoir in Anuradhapura is Basawakkulama Reservoir, also known as Abhayavapiya. Both domestic and international visitors to Anuradhapura seldom fail to visit the lake. Tourists who are looking forward to viewing an amazing sunset over Abhayawapiya Lake could take advantage of this fantastic chance. because it is a stunning sight. Swarnamali Maha Dagoba has brought various hues to the landscape in addition to the Abhayagiri Lake. King Pandukabhaya, who governed the nation from around 377 to 307, constructed it. The Basawakkulama tank is where the ancient Anuradhapura irrigation system's rainwater harvesting process begins.
Abhayawapiya Wewa has a maximum water capacity of 1910 acre-feet. About 174 hectares of water may be stored in the tank. The bund measures 3900 feet in length and 15.5 feet in depth on average. The lake's primary purpose is to offer pilgrims and locals access to clean water, sanitary amenities, and 450 acres of land for irrigation. Abhayawapiya Lake is infertile even during the monsoon season. The presence of the Biso Kotuwa, Pita Wana (overt flow of water), and Sorowwa (outflow of water) in the Wewa gave the building additional significance.
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