Ancient Anuradhapura: Sri Lanka’s 2500-Year Irrigation Technology & Sacred Archaeological City

Описание: Discover the ancient city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka’s first capital and one of the greatest archaeological and engineering landscapes in Asia.



In this full travel documentary, we explore how a 2,500-year-old civilization built advanced irrigation technology, massive reservoirs, precision canals, and sacred Buddhist monuments that still stand today.



This episode is designed for global travelers, history lovers, and documentary viewers who want to understand not only what to see — but why it matters.



You will learn about:



▪️ Ancient Sri Lankan irrigation systems (wewa tanks & cascade networks)

▪️ Sorowwa sluice technology and Bisokotuwa pressure control

▪️ Yoda Ela (Jaya Ganga) long-distance canal engineering

▪️ Major reservoirs around Anuradhapura

▪️ Ruwanwelisaya, Jetavanaramaya & Abhayagiri monuments

▪️ Sri Maha Bodhi sacred site

▪️ Mihintale and the ancient hospital complex

▪️ Wider Sri Lankan archaeology including Pahiyangala & Ibbankatuwa

▪️ Practical travel tips for visiting the sacred city



This is more than a ruins tour — it is the story of how ancient Sri Lanka built a sustainable civilization using water management, planning, and sacred architecture.



📍 Perfect for travelers planning a Sri Lanka Cultural Triangle trip

📍 Ideal for students and history enthusiasts

📍 Visual guide for heritage and archaeology tourism



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