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About Eth Pokuna (Elephant Pond)
This gigantic man-made pond called �Eth Pokuna� or �Elephant Pond� is situated close to Lankaramaya in Anuradhapura. This is a rectangular pond, 159 meters in length 52.7 meters across and 9.5 meters in-depth with the holding capacity of 75,000 cubic meters of water. Eth Pokuna literary means �The Elephant Pond� due its scale. This is part of the landscape of the massive Abhayagriya monastery spreading over 500 acres. The tank is made out of large stone blocks stacked at an angle at the walls. There 3 sets of stairs to the bottom.
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Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura, North Central
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Visiting Hours
Dawn to Dusk
Entry Fee
Free
Best Time
Year-round
Difficulty
Easy
