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Sri Lanka is a country with an agricultural economy in the past. Therefore, water management was essential. Many irrigation systems can be seen in the dry regions of Sri Lanka such as Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, and the North Central Province. In the past, due to the development of settlements centered in the dry region of Sri Lanka, rainwater was not sufficient for agricultural activities and general consumption as the rainfall in the dry region was received only at one time of the year. Especially in the past, water was essential to maintain rice cultivation, which was the main agricultural crop in Sri Lanka. In the early days of Sri Lanka, small lakes  were created to collect rainwater in rural areas. These small village tanks are connected  by an "Elanga" system. When the "Elanga" system is simply by definition, the "Elanga" system is an irrigation system that usually connects a lake on higher ground to several lower lakes using canals. Later, due to th...

Spices can be simply defined as dried seeds, dried leaves, roots, or barks. Spices are mainly used for food preservation, and natural food flavoring as well as in the production of medicines and perfumes. Sri lankan spices   The quality, taste, and health benefits of Sri Lankan spices have earned a special place for Sri Lankan spices both domestically and abroad. Like Sri Lankan tea production, Sri Lankan spices also have a special place in the world. Throughout history, evidence has been found that Sri Lankan spices were exported to India, Burma (Myanmar), and European countries. When Sri Lanka became a colony of the Portuguese in 1505 AD, the spice trade, which was previously occupied by Arab traders, passed into the hands of the Portuguese. Later, when Sri Lanka was colonized by the Dutch, the spice trade in Sri Lanka expanded further. The Dutch started the cultivation of spices in Sri Lanka and employed special teams to formally export the spices. After the Dutch...