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Renaissance of Salaiya-Asokamala legend at Kudawilachchiya-By Nimal Wijesinghe Source:Sundayobserver Sri Lanka it is well known for its history of irrigation technology since centuries ago. About 2500 years old irrigation structures and systems are the silent witnesses of the marvellous irrigation technology of our proud nation. Among all these ancient irrigation systems all over the country, mainly in the Dry Zone, Anuradhapura is popular as the Wew Bendhi Rajjaya for the large number of tanks built by kings governed from time to time including the world heritage irrigation masterpiece the Abhayawewa tank still quenching the heat of the Anuradhapura sacred city and the suburb. ...