Ashwa Faheem

Maldives

Ashwa Faheem is a passionate photographer based in Maldives. With a Master's degree in Photography from Leicester, United Kingdom, Ashwa's aspiration is to travel the world and document compelling stories. Over the past 8 years, Ashwa has embarked on numerous journeys across Maldives, collaborating with people from diverse backgrounds. Through this unique experience, Ashwa has had the privilege of witnessing and documenting the unfolding history of various countries. From political landscapes to the pressing social issues, such as the profound impact of climate change, Ashwa's lens captures the essence of these narratives. With a profound dedication to his craft, Ashwa Faheem continues to illuminate the world through his powerful visual storytelling.

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A mother and her daughter visit Isdhoo Havitha. The opportunity for future generations to witness this historical site is diminishing, as the Havitha is at risk of being lost to coastal erosion.

Havitha Monastery

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Known as "Isdhoo Havitha", these ruins of an old Buddhist Monastery, located in Isdhoo in Laamu Atoll are a remnant of Buddhist history. The protective barrier that was placed around the shoreline has already been lost due to intense coastal erosion.

Havitha Monastery

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"Medhuziyaaraiy" houses the well-preserved graves of the first Muslims of Addu. The jagged tombstones indicate that the persons buried have leant the Holy Quran by heart.

Koagannu Cemetery

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Utheemu Palace, nestled in Utheemu of Haa Alif Atoll, stands as the cherished abode of national hero Sultan Mohamed Thakurufaanu.

Utheemu Palace

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Caretakers climbing the Havitha to pick overgrown grass and maintain the site. This historical location is visited by locals and tourists.

Havitha Monastery

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A caretaker dusts off the entrance to the quarters where Sultan Mohamed Thakurufaanu resided.

Utheemu Palace

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Centuries old doors stand in pristine condition within Utheemu Palace. It is said that these doors are (1000) years old.

Utheemu Palace

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In Koagannu, the oldest cemetery in Maldives located in Meedhoo in Addu City, very close to the shoreline and the rising sea level, a caretaker observes the ancient carvings on a coral tombstone.

Koagannu Cemetery

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Mohamed, a caretaker, stands at the doorway of one of the remaining mosques of the Koagannu Cemetery in Meedhoo in Addu City.

Koagannu Cemetery

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The Koagannu Cemetery is home to the largest tombstone in the Maldives, which dates back to the 18th century and belongs to one of the royals of the country.

Koagannu Cemetery

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Koagannu Cemetery houses some 1500 tombstones that were fashioned from coral cut from the reef surrounding Hulhumeedhoo in Addu City.

Koagannu Cemetery

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Some tombstones in Koagannu Cemetery, located in Meedhoo in Addu City, go back to as early as 900 years ago, and feature ancient coral carvings.

Koagannu Cemetery

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