Awariyawala Ambalama
The Awariyawala Ambalama (Sinhala: ඇවරියවල අම්බලම) is an old wayside rest in the village of Awariyawala in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka. History 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. Although locals connect the history of Awariyawala Ambalama to King Walagamba (103 B.C., 89-77 B.C.) and his queen, it is believed to be a construction of the Kandyan Period (Dasanayaka, 2018). This Ambalama's structure is similar to those at Godamunna and Alikewala (Dasanayaka, 2018). The structure
The Ambalama lies on a flat rock adjoining a small pond. The square-shaped structure is made of wooden pillars and balanced on a few stones on the ground. Presently, the roof is thatched with dry coconut leaves. Rohitha Dasanayaka i…
