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Photo courtesy of Dr. Ashan Geeganage
Kirioruwa Ambalama (Kiri Oruwa Ambalama) is a small ancient wayside rest made of brick and mortar hidden away from popular road network between Bandarawela and Attempitiya. The Amalama was more or less destroyed and only the parts of the walls and some corrugated sheets were remaining by 2012.
According to display board, this ambalama exited since the mediaeval times along the ancient road network. It was declared as a protected archaeological monument by the gazette published on 23rd January 2009.
This ambalama has been reconstructed in 2013 and in 2021 it was restored by the archaeological department in parallel with its 131st National Archeological Day on 7th July 2021. How much of its original design and architecture had been preserved is not known
To reach the ambalama, take the Attempitiya road from Bandarawela for 5 km to reach the Aislaby Tea Factory. There is a narrow road in front of the tea factory which leads the Aislaby Estate Office. The ambalama can be reached by traveling approx. 750 meters up this road.
Also See
- List of Ambalama’s in Sri Lanka
- Ancient Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka
- Other Places of Interest Within Close Proximity
Map of Kirioruwa Ambalama
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Travel Directions to Kirioruwa Ambalama
| Route from Bandarawela to Kirioruwa Ambalama |
| distance : 18 km Travel time : 45 mins Time to Spent : 15 mins Driving directions : see on google map |
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