Ambagaspitiya Ambalama
The Ambagaspitiya Ambalama (Sinhala: අඹගස්පිටිය අම්බලම) is an old wayside rest in the village of Ambagaspitiya in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka. The site can be reached by travelling along the Yakkala - Radawana road about 4.7 km distance from the Yakkala junction.
Ambalama Ambalamas are traditional resting places built by locals to accommodate
wayfarers who were travelling to distant places. They were also used as a place for people to gather, hold meetings and serve as a public place in society. During the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries, Ambalamas were spread all over the country. The structure
The Ambalama has been built by erecting twelve granite pillars. Connecting these twelve pillars, a short wall goes around the structure. On the inside, around the Ambalama, are seats fixed to the short wall. The seats are made in two levels probably due to the caste differences that prevailed at the time of its construction. The entrance is set at the northern side of the Ambalama.
The pillars…
