Fiyoaree (Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll)

Fiyoaree
Island Summary
Belongs to Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll
Population 1315
Length 1730 m
Width 730 m
Distance from Malé 440 km

Fiyoaree or Fiori (Dhivehi: ފިޔޯރީ) is one of the inhabited islands of Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll.

Women of this island used to weave mats of lesser quality than those of Gaddu, but in larger quantities.

Archaeology

There are sizeable Buddhist ruins on this island which have been largely unexplored. The most important one is a ruin, probably a large Stupa, measuring about 32 feet in circumference and 3 feet in height is found on the western side of the island.

These archaeological remains have not been properly investigated yet.fiyoaree is the only island where the original raw materials of met(thudukuna)are growing.

Website www.fiyoaree.com Facebook Group: Fiyoaree Online

References

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