Padaviya Wewa and ancient Pillar Inscription
Padaviya Wewa (Tank) believed to be built during 2nd century BC or 3rd century, One of the largest tanks ever built during Anuradhapura Kingdom. Governor Sir Henry Ward (1797–1860) described it as the “most gigantic of all works” and estimated that “it construction must have occupied million people for 10-15 years”.