Bodu Haiytheli artificial mound at Isdhoo, Maldives

This large earthen mound (havitha) is part of an abandoned Buddhist ritual site. It is the largest structure on the site, with an average diameter of 7.5m. The surface of the mound is currently covered with pieces of coral rubble, among which are also several fragments of more finely worked coral stone blocks with ornamental details. Scatters of cowrie shells were also found on the top of the mound.

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