Coral Stone Mosques of Maldives

by Yahaya Ahmad

Dr. Sr. Yahaya Ahmad and Mauroof Mohamed Jameel have completed a painstaking graphic survey of the now endangered ancient stone mosques of the Maldives, which were built using porite coral stone from the reefs surrounding the island nation. These include exquisitely carved architectural features and detailed lacquer work. Little is known about these mosques, and the purpose of this book was to identify the surviving mosques, their state of condition,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0986281840
• ISBN13: 9780986281846
• Release Date: July 2017
• Publisher: Oro Editions
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 4.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 9.6" x 12.0"