Yodha Wewa (Mannar) Not to be confused with Yodha Wewa (Tissamaharama) Yodha Wewa (lit: Giant's Tank ) (Sinhala: මන්නාරම යෝධ වැව) is a large irrigation tank situated in Mannar District, Sri Lanka. History
The tank presently known as Yodha Wewa is believed to be the ancient Manamatta tank mentioned in Mahawamsa (Asanga & Nishantha, 2018; Nicholas, 1963 ). It was constructed by King Dhatusena (455-473 A.D.) and restored in the 12 century by King Parakramabahu I [(1153-1186 A.D.) Asanga & Nishantha, 2018; Nicholas, 1963 ]. However, some scholars such as Ranawella in the opinion that the ancient Manamatta tank could be the present reservoir at Periyakulam near Velgam Vehera (Ranawella, 2001). The Tamil author, Mudaliyar C. Rasanayagam, in his book 'Ancient Jaffna ', gives a short description about this tank as follows; The existence of the extensive ruins at Matota and of the celebrated Giant's Tank close to it, are indubitable signs of an immense population well advanced in agriculture. Thi…
