page_title: Ambalama
hierarchical_section_title: Ambalama
caption_attribution_description: සිංහල: පනාවිටිය අම්බලම
context_page_description: An ambalama is a place constructed for pilgrims, traders and travelers to rest in Sri Lanka. This is a simple structure designed to provide shelter for the travellers. There were no charges involved in using an Ambalama.
context_section_description: An ambalama (Sinhala: අම්බලම)  is a place constructed for pilgrims, traders and travelers to rest in Sri Lanka. This is a simple structure designed to provide shelter for the travellers. There were no charges involved in using an Ambalama.
caption: Ambalama from Panavitiya dating to 1700s or before
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