Ambalantota

Ambalantota is a coastal town in southern Sri Lanka. It is located in Southern Province in Hambantota District between Matara and Hambantota.

Ambalantota
අම්බලන්තොට
அம்பலங்தொட்டை
Town
Ambalantota
Location in Sri Lanka
Coordinates: 6°7′0″N 81°1′0″E
CountrySri Lanka
ProvinceSouthern Province
DistrictHambantota District
Time zone+5.30

The Valave River meets the sea near Ambalantota.

The Ambalantota is famous for its ancient ruins of the Kingdom of Ruhuna. After his many conquests abroad King Gajaba returned to the country from the port of Godavaya that is within sight of Ambalantota.

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