Well, well, well. It turns out that Kihavah isn’t the only resort island with an ancient and storied water well. Loama Maamigili features a well fit for a king. And it was used for much more than just fetching water…
“Vevu (Dhivehi) or bathing tanks, found on the heritage site, were used as public baths and later for ablution. The actual period of this Vevu is unknown, however sandstone used in construction is evidence pointing to the pre-islamic period. The symmetry of the two wells also suggests it may have been part of a temple.”
Royal Island has it’s own “ancient spa” preserved (thanks Paola) – http://www.royal-island.com/island: “An ancient bath (Vevu) which was said to have been used by this lady to take languorous baths still remains preserved; retaining the luxuriant aura enjoyed by royals’ eons ago.”
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