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archaeological significance of the Queen’s Pond in Galabedda which is a great

example for ancient pond technology in Sri Lanka.

Methodology

This research utilized a literature review and a field survey for data collection. A

qualitative approach was adopted to analyze both tangible and intangible aspects of
the study. The methodology used in this research is outlined in the flow chart below.

Chart 1; Methodology

Information regarding the history of ancient pond technology was gathered from
library references and previous research papers serving as secondary data. The field

survey proved to be an efficient and effective method for this study. It focused on the
current condition of the pond. The fieldwork involved interviews and participant

observation of the pond technology and archaeological evidences in there. So, they
were used to analyze through the data with photographs and rough plans. The final

conclusion was reached using all the above methods.

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