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Kaashidhoo ކާށިދޫ | |
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 The remains of ancient Buddhist temples (Kuruhinna Tharaagandu) on the island of Kaashidhoo | |
  Kaashidhoo Location in Maldives | |
| Coordinates:04°57′20″N73°27′53″E / 4.95556°N 73.46472°E /4.95556; 73.46472 | |
| Country | Maldives |
| Administrative atoll | Kaafu Atoll |
| Distance to Male | 86.42 km (53.70 mi) |
| Dimensions | |
| • Length | 2.825 km (1.755 mi) |
| • Width | 1.025 km (0.637 mi) |
| Population (2022)[1] | |
• Total | 2,528 (including foreigners) |
| Time zone | UTC+05:00 (MST) |
Kaashidhoo (Dhivehi:ކާށިދޫ) is one of the inhabited islands ofKaafu Atoll.[2]
Kaashidhoo is a local island in the north of North Male Atoll, Maldives. In fact, this is mini-atoll with its own lagoon. The island is large, while the village occupies only a small part ofit
In the first millennium AD, Buddhist culture was established in the Maldives. The earliest archeological evidence of human activity at Kaashidhoo is of a Buddhist monastery complex that has been dated between 205 and 560 AD, based on radiocarbon dating of shell deposits taken from the foundations of multiple structures.[3] A Chinese bronze coin was found at the Kaashidhoo excavation site, which was found to be a 10th-century cash-coin from the Northern Song dynasty ofEmperor T'ai Tsung.[3] Trade occurred with India and China, followed by a rise in trade with Persian and Arab merchants during the period of 850 to 1150 AD.[3] The excavation project at Kaashidhoo focused on conserving the area for research and to help protect the site from erosion and weathering.[citation needed] Since the site is built almost entirely of coral stone, the conservation work is essential to making sure that generations of Maldivians can continue to view this important site.[citation needed]
The island is 86.42 km (54 mi; 47 nmi) north of the country's capital,Malé.[4]
Kaashidhoo is included in theMalé Atoll.[citation needed] However, it is an atoll by itself geographically. For the ease of administration, the island is placed under Kaafu Atoll.[2]
The Kaashidu Kandu, also known asKardiva Channel, is the broad channel separating some of the central atolls of Maldives.[citation needed]
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1,696 | — |
| 2014 | 1,728 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | 2,528 | +46.3% |
| 2006-2022: Census populations Source:[1][5] | ||
| Haa Alif | ||
|---|---|---|
| Haa Dhaalu | ||
| Shaviyani | ||
| Noonu | ||
| Raa | ||
| Baa | ||
| Lhaviyani | ||
| Kaafu | ||
| Alif Alif | ||
| Alif Dhaalu | ||
| Vaavu | ||
| Meemu | ||
| Faafu | ||
| Dhaalu | ||
| Thaa | ||
| Laamu | ||
| Gaafu Alifu | ||
| Gaafu Dhaalu | ||
| Gnaviyani | ||
