Those of Pollanarua are much smaller, but they are nevertheless of great extent.
The inhabitants of the present village of Topari are a poor squalid race; and if they are descended in a direct line from the ancient occupants of the city, they are as much degenerated in character and habits as the city itself is ruined in architecture.

Few countries can be more thinly populated than Ceylon, and yet we have these numerous proofs of a powerful nation having once existed.

Wherever these lakes or tanks exist in the present day, a populous country once flourished.

In all countries which are subject to months of drought, a supply of water is the first consideration, or cultivation must cease.

This was the object in forming the tanks, which are especially numerous throughout the Tambancadua district.