Despite the clear evidence that all the ancient ruins in Maldives are Buddhist, Heyerdahl claimed that early "sun-worshiping seafarers", called the "Redin", first settled on the islands.
Meskipun bukti yang jelas bahwa semua reruntuhan kuno di Maladewa adalah Buddha, Heyerdahl mengklaim bahwa awal "sun-menyembah pelaut", yang disebut "Redin", pertama kali menetap di pulau-pulau.