Ambalantota
අම්බලන්තොට அம்பலங்தொட்டை | |
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Town | |
  Ambalantota Location in Sri Lanka | |
| Coordinates: 6°7′0″N 81°1′0″E / 6.11667°N 81.01667°E | |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Province | Southern Province |
| District | Hambantota District |
| Time zone | +5.30 |
Ambalantota is a coastal town in southern Sri Lanka. It is located in Southern Province in Hambantota District between Matara and Hambantota.
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.