The museum gives an introduction about the different periods of Maldivian history and the artefacts used, their essential details and their origins. The National Museum of Maldives, though small, contains pieces related to antiquity. It contains evidence from pre-Islamic days, to the rule of Islamic monarchs, ranging from small fragments of worshipped idols to robes worn by sultans and sultanas, from stone carvings to palace furniture used by the latter day rulers. The artefacts provide the visitor with knowledge important in understanding the activities, objects and people of the past.
AMONG THE LIST OF ARTEFACTS ARE THE FOLLOWING
Pre Islamic Section
Pre Islamic Artefacts
- Small Stupa
- Tower Stupa
- Votive Stupa
- Disc-shaped Limestone
- Limestone Block
- Fragmentary Limestone Block
- Limestone Disc
- Limestone Slab
- Pieces of the Stone Slab containing the Buddha Footprint
- Rectangular Limestone Block
- Fragment of a Limestone
- Corner Fragment of a Limestone Slab
- Dome Shaped Stupa
- Corner Stone
- Octagonal Columns of Limestone
- Lion Figure
- Buddha Head
- Coral Stone Casket with Carved Design
- Coral Stone Stelae with Carved Faces
- Five Faced Coral Stelae
- Round Votive Container