What?
Twin ponds are ancient bathing tanks.
Where?
The twin ponds are situated in Anuradhapura, approximately 205 kilometers north of Colombo.
When?
The ideal time to visit Kuttam Pokuna is during the cooler months from December to March. Early mornings or late afternoons are recommended to avoid the midday heat and enjoy the serene atmosphere.
Kuttam Pokuna (Twin Ponds) are great achievements of hydrological engineering of ancient Sri Lanka. They are located in Anuradhapura and are part of the Abhayagiri Aramic complex. They were built during the reign of King Aggabodhi I. The smaller pond is 28 meters long, and the larger pond is 40 metres long. Water is supplied by underground earthenware pipelines and through several filtering chambers to the ponds.
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