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Dylan Z.•50 rep•1

Why is this small brick building preserved next to the busy modern highway.

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The Kadugannawa Ambalama is a beautifully preserved piece of Sri Lankan history. In ancient times, before modern transport, an Ambalama was a free public resting place built specifically for weary travelers, merchants, and pilgrims making the grueling trek up the steep mountains on foot or by bullock cart.

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Ruwan M.•13820 rep•1

This specific brick structure was constructed in the early 19th century. It sits right next to the busy modern A1 highway as a powerful, preserved reminder of the incredible historical difficulty of traveling through the steep Kadugannawa pass.

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