Thuruwila is an ancient irregation tank in (Wewa) Anuradhapura district built more than 20 centuries ago. It is believed that King Mahanaga built it in the third century B.C. This can be considered as the forth Wewa (Tank) to be built in Sri Lanka. Basawakkulama , which is built by King Pandukabaya is the first Wewa (Tank) in Sri Lanka. After that, King Devanampiyatissa has built two tanks, Tisa Wewa and Nuwara Wewa .
In 1880s the British rulers of Sri Lanka reconstructed this tank which was in a ruined state after abandonment for centuries after the Chola invasions from South India in 10 th to 13 th centuries.
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