Kadugannawa Ambalama, what is the history of this resting place.
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The Kadugannawa Ambalama is a beautifully preserved piece of history. In ancient Sri Lanka, 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 mountains on foot or by bullock cart.
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This specific brick structure was constructed in the early 19th century. It sits right next to the modern highway as a powerful, preserved reminder of the incredible historical difficulty of traveling through the steep Kadugannawa pass.
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