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Kuttam Pokuna (Twin Ponds)
The Kuttam Pokuna or twin ponds are a pair of pools in the ancient city of Anuradhapura
Kuttam Pokuna, or Twin Ponds, situated within the Abhayagiri Monastery complex in Anuradhapura, are ancient bathing ponds likely used by the monastery's monks. While the exact origins of these ponds remain unclear, they are generally believed to have been constructed during the reign of King Aggabodhi I, around 575-608 AD.
Depicts the advanced hydraulic engineering of the Anuradhapura era
The Twin Ponds exemplify the advanced hydraulic engineering of ancient Sri Lanka and continue to be admired for their historical significance and aesthetic beauty.
Believed to have been bathing ponds made for monks
The ponds are notable for their differing sizes; the northern pond measures 91 feet (28 meters) in length, whereas the southern pond extends to 132 feet (40 meters). It is thought that the smaller northern pond was built first, with the larger southern pond added later. This architectural layout reflects a thoughtful expansion of the facility, possibly to accommodate the growing number of monks at the monastery.