Ambalama
An ambalama (Sinhala: අම්බලම) or anbalange (Divehi: އަންބަލަންެގެ) is a place constructed for pilgrims, traders and travellers to rest in Sri Lanka and the Maldives. This is a simple structure designed to provide shelter for the travellers. In the Maldives, this may be detached from a main dwelling or semi-detached. The last examples of anbalange remained until about the end of the 1970s. There were no charges involved in using an Ambalama or an Anbalange. In literature. In Salalihini and Gira sandeshas, there are references to Ambalamas.