Coral stone mosques of Maldives : the vanishing legacy of the Indian Ocean

Abstract

Coral stone mosques of Maldives are a type of tropical mosques built using decorated interlocking coral stone taken from the reef and have intricate carvings and detailed timber lacquer work not seen in any part of the world. The type of construction found in these mosques called “coral stone carpentry” is no longer possible and the mosques that survive today are the last of its kind that needs protection and appreciation for the sake of future generations. This book is an introduction to coral stone mosques with photos of selected mosques in their present state and illustrations of them in their former glorious state. It is intended to raise awareness among a variety of users, as a reference work simplified yet compromising accuracy.