Gan Mound (LAM-GAN-2-S2 )

Maldives Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage of the Maldives. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using a Drone DJI Phantom 4 Pr for photogrammetry). A large artificial earthen mound (havittha) marking the site of an ancient Buddhist ritual complex that also includes the ruins of a dozens of stupas and other coral stone structures. The surface of the mound is currently covered with pieces of coral rubble and overgrown with vegetation, among which are also scattered several fragments of more finely worked coral stone blocks with ornamental details. External Project Link: \N Additional Info Link: https://maldivesheritagedata.oxcis.ac.uk/index.htm