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Isdhoo Old Mosque
Where the copper chronicles were kept
About Isdhoo Old Mosque
Isdhoo’s Old Mosque was built in 1701 in the reign of Sultan Ali VII and is still in use. It is where the Isdhoo Loamaafaanu, copper-plate chronicles that are the oldest historical writings found in the Maldives, were kept. It sits in a remote part of the island and is on UNESCO’s Tentative List.
Why it's on our list
- Built in 1701
- Copper-plate chronicles
- UNESCO Tentative List
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Isdhoo Old Mosque before you go.