Was the elaborate wewa system the backbone of the country during our prosperous era?
It is not exactly correct to use the term tank for a wewa because it is not just a place to collect water but a social environment system that goes beyond a simple tank. It is evident from our history where only two types of kings were given prominence: warrior kings such as Kavantissa and Dutugemunu, and then kings such as Pandukabhaya, Mahasen and Parakramabahu, who were instrumental in massive irrigation feats. So the culture of irrigation is not an isolated activity in Sri Lanka, it has been developed throughout history. A wewa was also the first point of attack for the foreign invaders since they knew where our strength was concealed. Although we did not invent steam engines or telephones, our expertise was in irrigation systems. Scientists still marvel at the technology used in Bisokotuwa (barrel sluice and sluice well) of the wewu industry. Another example is the 28-mile long canal Jaya Ganga which takes water from Kalawewa to Tissawewa. The gradient of the waterway is one inch
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