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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Tombstones in Koagannu Cemetery are engraved with Arabic script and Dhives Akuru script, signifying the Islamic heritage and skillful craftsmanship of natives.
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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.
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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.
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Koagannu Cemetery houses some 1500 tombstones that were fashioned from coral cut from the reef surrounding Hulhumeedhoo in Addu City.
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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.
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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.
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Centuries old doors stand in pristine condition within Utheemu Palace. It is said that these doors are (1000) years old.
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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.
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Built with the purpose of burying the first Muslims of Addu, Koagannu Cemetery continues to be in use for burials in the island.
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Utheemu Palace, nestled in Utheemu of Haa Alif Atoll, stands as the cherished abode of national hero Sultan Mohamed Thakurufaanu.
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