Kuruhinna Tharaagandu

Kuruhinna Tharaagandu, located on the island of Kaashidhoo in the Maldives, is an important archaeological site featuring a Buddhist monastery that dates back to the 7th to 8th century CE. This site comprises 64 structures made from coral stone, which have been largely preserved only in their lower parts due to weathering and erosion. The structures are indicative of religious significance, likely used by pre-Islamic Maldivians before the spread of Islam in the region. The site underscores the historical presence and influence of Buddhism in the Maldives during the Early Post-Classical Period. Conservation efforts have been ongoing to preserve the remaining structures, highlighting the site's historical and cultural importance.