Wegowwa Ambalama

Wegowwa Ambalama (Photo credit: Google street view)

The Wegowwa Ambalama is an old wayside rest situated in Minuwangoda 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.

The structure

The Wegowwa Ambalama is a cross-shaped brick and mortar structure with a single room and three small open halls. The roof is covered with semi-cylindrical clay tiles known as Sinhala-Ulu

Location Map

This page was last updated on 2 January 2022
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