Unearthing the Past: How New Discoveries Are Reshaping Our Understanding of Human History- 2

The engineering knowledge required to build such a reservoir did not emerge suddenly. It was the result of centuries of accumulated experimentation across the island. Earlier kingdoms had already developed tank-building traditions, refining techniques of embankment reinforcement and sluice design. Pimburattewa therefore represents both innovation and continuity, standing at the intersection of inherited wisdom and ambitious expansion.