Giruwa Ambalama

Giruwa Ambalama (Sinhala:ගිරුවා අම්බලම) is a historic wayside rest beside the Aluth Nuwara Dedimunda Devalaya site built by Queen Sunetradevi chief consort of King Parakramabahu II (A.D 1236-1276) and mother of King Bhuvanekabahu I.[2] The pillars remaining at the site are supposed to be belonging to the period of King Bhuvanekabahu I. It has been conserved by the Archaeological department at least three times.

Giruwa Ambalama
ගිරුවා අම්බලම
Giruwa Ambalama at Aluth Nuwara Devala premises
General information
StatusPreserved
Architectural styleAmbalama
LocationAluthnuwara, Kegalle
CountrySri Lanka
Coordinates07°13′36.7″N 80°29′00.2″E
DesignationsArchaeological protected monument[1]

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