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Relics


Culture
Ruins of ancient mosque dug up on southern island
A limestone wall with stonework has been found within the boundaries of the abandoned Friday mosque on southern Thinadhoo Island.
09 Dec 2015, 9:00 AM


Culture
Ninth century relics discovered in Hanyaameedhoo
A coral box dating back to the ninth century has been discovered buried underground on the island of Hanyaameedhoo in Alif Dhaal atoll. The box contained about a kilo of cowrie shells and an idol resembling a cow. Cowrie shells were used as currency in antiquity and the cow idol is believed to have been an object of worship.
13 Sep 2015, 9:00 AM
Politics
Museum staff express concern over moving artifacts to host Independence Day event
23 Jul 2013, 3:49 PM
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