Department of Earth Sciences/

Tanks in the Dry Zone of Sri Lanka

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About the Project

Anuradhapura Hinterland

The history of the Anuradhapura hinterland

The Physical Geography of Anuradhapura Hinterland

Exploring Tank Systems

About tank-cascade systems

Tank systems as cultural heritage

Cultural system

Written sources as knowledge basis – Sri Lanka’s ancient chronicles and texts

Temporal and spatial distribution of records on ancient water harvesting and water management systems

Actors in the management of ancient tanks

Ancient water management and governance

Vulnerability and resilience assessment

Exploring a village in the Dry Zone

Concerns of villagers and paddy farmers

Transformation: current challenges

Provision and transfer of traditional knowledge

Water distribution through the Bethma system

Chena cultivation as traditional slash and burn practice

Application of natural fertilizers and measures of pest control

The elements of tank cascade systems in a nutshell

Legal Notice according to § 5 TMG (Teledmediengesetz)