Stone-built ambelame at Ambekka

This ambalama is situated in the village of Ambekka over a stone platform. Since it 1s located close to the stretch of paddy fields abutting the Ambekka devala, the site's location is not difficult. In the days of Buwanekabahu IV of Gampola (1341-1348), this ambalama was constructed to serve as a resting place for those involved in constructing the Vihara Gadaladdeniya and Lankatilaka. It had been built on a platform measuring 8.31 metres x 6.77 metres (27 ft. x 22 ft.) Ten stone pillars measuring 2.1 metres (7 ft.) each support the super Structure. Each pillar contains stone carvings depicting twin swans, the face of lions, Narilatha creepers, kirtimukha designs, the trunk of elephants, eagle bhérunda bird, swan, lion and elephant. It is possible to surmise that the original construction would have been a wonderful creation. Since the building is now exposed to the elements, the original grandeur is fast disappearing.

(Heritage of Kandurata by Dr. H.A.P. Abeyawardana P72)

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