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I heard there was a mosque in Male where the walls were made of corals, is this true? 

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Yeah, it is called The Hukuru Miskiy built in 1656 and it is another fascinating monument that is an essential stop on any tour of Malé. All the walls in the mosque are built with coral stones intricately carved with Arabic calligraphy and ornamental patterns; the roof, window frames and doors made of different kinds of wood such as teak, sandalwood and redwood. Certainly a fascinating piece of the greatest architectural and creative value. A true landmark...

Answered by potka at Feb 8, 2010 04:53 PM

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