Reaching Maldives, I have my itinerary ready. Consisting of a large group of coral islands, this place was under the United Kingdom sovereignty. As a result Maldives has a long history and it can be very well be explored at the Maldives National Museum. It is the first National Museum of the country and is one of the tourist attractions. I had to purchase an entry ticket to enter the place.
I could figure out large collections of historical importance exhibited in the gallery. The people of the medieval period were known for their patriotism. Collection of objects ranging from stones to shards of antiquities dating back to the Buddhist period until the period of Islamic monarchy was found here.
I could figure out large collections of historical importance exhibited in the gallery. The people of the medieval period were known for their patriotism. Collection of objects ranging from stones to shards of antiquities dating back to the Buddhist period until the period of Islamic monarchy was found here.
Entrance to the Maldives National Museum | Image Resource: bestplacevacation.com
One of the caretakers at the museum narrated me the history of the museum that it was earlier looked after by the Maldivian Centre for Linguistic and Historical Research. It is separated by the Sultan Park, formerly the palace grounds. The museum complex consists of two large buildings: the actual museum and a National Art Gallery.
The structure was under renovation and offered for the people to visit by the third and incumbent President of the Maldives, Mohamed Nasheed. I personally felt that the place is must-visit for every tourist as there are many important historical objects that can be extremely useful in understanding the history.
The structure was under renovation and offered for the people to visit by the third and incumbent President of the Maldives, Mohamed Nasheed. I personally felt that the place is must-visit for every tourist as there are many important historical objects that can be extremely useful in understanding the history.
Pre-Islamic era artefacts on display at the Museum | Image Resource: tnmv.net
I followed the people inside and was surprised to see that the biggest gatherings of travelers to come to the Maldives are the Chinese, developing with a 13 for every penny offer. China likewise holds the record for the most astounding number of travelers landing in the Maldives amid a time of one month, with 13,345 guests in February, beating the European markets.
With the Sultan Park changed from a beautiful place to a haunted monument, it gives reminiscences of the past when it was filled with a lot nature and wild animals offering a peaceful environment for people. Worth over US$7.8 million, the Maldives National Museum presents a true insight to the culture and history of Maldives.
By the time I finished the visit, it was getting dark and I have to move to visit other places of my interests.
With the Sultan Park changed from a beautiful place to a haunted monument, it gives reminiscences of the past when it was filled with a lot nature and wild animals offering a peaceful environment for people. Worth over US$7.8 million, the Maldives National Museum presents a true insight to the culture and history of Maldives.
By the time I finished the visit, it was getting dark and I have to move to visit other places of my interests.
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