The island is large, while the village occupies only a small part of it In the first millennium AD, Buddhist culture was established in the Maldives.

The earliest archeological evidence of human activity at Kaashidhoo is of a Buddhist monastery complex that has been dated between 205 and 560 AD, based on radiocarbon dating of shell deposits taken from the foundations of multiple structures.

[3] The excavation project at Kaashidhoo focused on conserving the area for research and to help protect the site from erosion and weathering.

[citation needed] Since the site is built almost entirely of coral stone, the conservation work is essential to making sure that generations of Maldivians can continue to view this important site.

[citation needed] The island is 86.42 km (54 mi; 47 nmi) north of the country's capital, Malé.