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Anuradhapura tilhører den nordlige centrale provins i Sri Lanka. Anuradhapura er en af Sri Lankas gamle hovedstæder og berømt for sine velbevarede ruiner af den gamle lankanske civilisation. Byen, der nu er på UNESCOs verdensarvsliste, ligger 205 km nord for den nuværende hovedstad Colombo i Sri Lanka.
Nuwara Wewa
Nuwara Wewa is an ancient reservoir located in Anuradhapura, in Sri Lanka’s North Central Province. Built around the 1st century BC by King Vattagamini (Valagamba), it is the largest tank (man-made lake) within the city. The reservoir lies on the eastern side of Anuradhapura and has formed a key part of the city’s historic layout.
The water body covers approximately 12 square kilometers and is supported by a bund (embankment) which controls its water level and flow. The surroundings include ancient ruins, shrines, and green embankments planted with trees. The ecosystem around the lake supports various bird species (including migratory birds), aquatic flora, and some small wildlife that rely on the wetland edges.
Visitors to Nuwara Wewa often enjoy walking or cycling along the bund, watching sunrise or sunset reflected in the calm waters, birdwatching, and photography. The reservoir also offers serene spots for relaxation and contemplation away from the busier parts of Anuradhapura. Being near several significant archaeological sites, it is often included in cultural and historic tours.
Nuwara Wewa is accessible throughout the year, though the period following the monsoon seasons yields fuller water levels and greener surroundings. Dry seasons reduce the inflow and may lower water level, altering the scenery somewhat. The site is easily reached by road from the center of Anuradhapura, with walking paths and small roads leading to its embankments. Best visiting times are early morning or late afternoon when temperatures are moderate and light is optimal.
Om Anuradhapura-distriktet
Anuradhapura tilhører den nordlige centrale provins i Sri Lanka. Anuradhapura er en af de gamle hovedstæder i Sri Lanka og berømt for sine velbevarede ruiner af den gamle lankanske civilisation. Byen, der nu er på UNESCOs verdensarvsliste, ligger 205 km nord for den nuværende hovedstad Colombo i Sri Lanka. I den hellige by Anuradhapura og i nærheden findes et stort antal ruiner. Ruinerne består af tre typer bygninger: dagobas, klosterbygninger og pokuna (damme). Byen havde nogle af de mest komplekse kunstvandingssystemer i den antikke verden, beliggende i landets tørre zone, og administrationen byggede mange tanke til at vande jorden. De fleste af de civile er singalesere, mens tamiler og srilankanske maurere bor i distriktet.
Om Nord-Centralprovinsen
North Central Province, som er den største provins i landet, dækker 16% af landets samlede landareal. North Central Province består af to distrikter kaldet Polonnaruwa og Anuradhapure. Anuradhapura er det største distrikt i Sri Lanka. Dets areal er 7.128 km². North Central Province har adskillige potentialer for investorer til at starte deres virksomheder, især landbrug, agrobaserede industrier og husdyrsektoren. Mere end 65% af North Central Provinces befolkning er afhængige af basal landbrug og agrobaserede industrier. NCP kaldes også "Wew Bendi Rajje", fordi der er mere end 3.000 mellemstore og store tanke placeret i provinsen. Sri maha bodiya, Ruwanweli seya, Thuparama dageba, Abayagiri Monastry, Polonnaruwa Rankot wehera, Lankathilake er bange.