Utheemu Ganduvaru

The story behind the place

Utheemu Ganduvaru is the historic wooden residence associated with Mohamed Thakurufaanu, who grew up on Utheemu in the northern Maldives. The country’s tourism authority presents the site as an important part of Maldivian heritage. Look for the timber wall panels below the reddish tiled roofs, then the low white wall surrounding the compound. Its modest buildings tell a different architectural story from a palace of tall stone towers. The residence remains a place for learning about the island’s history and craftsmanship.

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