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The Maldive mystery

by Thor Heyerdahl

This study examines the origins of Maldivian history, identifying the islands as a significant maritime crossroads for early pre-European civilisations in the Indian Ocean.

Accession 18941 ISBN 0044401949 Publisher Unwin
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