Visit the Malè Museum for a glimpse into the stunning annals of Maldivian history in one convenient locale in the nation’s capital. It is the perfect dose of culture to enhance your tropical sojourn at a fine Maldives resort such as the Velassaru Maldives. With courteous hospitality and spacious villas, you will feel transported to a tropical paradise at this fine Maldives island hotel. The impressive halls of the National Museum of the Maldives houses a significant collection culled from the nation’s past, running the gamut from stone objects to fragments that date back to the Buddhist era. Situated in Malè’s Sultan Park, this three-storey building forms part of the Maldivian Royal Palace site that dates back to the 1600s. Within these hallowed halls, you will encounter gilded thrones, royal sunshades, antique furniture, colourful costumes, arms and armour, ornaments and coins. Highlights of the collection include an engraved wooden plank dating back to the 13th century, a piece from Alifu Thoddoo that hearkens back to the 11th century, and a coral stone head of Lord Buddha. Although almost all of the museum’s pre-Islamic artefacts were destroyed by a group of Islamists, there are still a few pieces that provide insight into the country’s history prior to Islamic occupation.
Angela Fernando is an impassioned travel writer who composes pieces under the pen name Sumaira Narayan. She loves writing about new and exciting places around the world and intends to visit them all someday.
