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Kadugannawa Ambalama, what is the history of this resting place.

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Miles U.•180 rep•1

Why is this ancient brick structure preserved right next to the busy modern highway.

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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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Ruwan M.•13200 rep•1

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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