Nan Madol

Micronesia / Pohnpei / Madolenihmw /

city, abandoned / shut down, megalith, interesting place, UNESCO World Heritage Site, historic ruins, U.S. National Historic Landmark

Built by the Saudeleur Dynasty between the 8th and 13th centuries.Built as a sort of Royal city by the Saudeleurs to seperate themselves from commoners Nan Madol is built on man made islets and jetties.Canals served as streets through the city, giving Nan Madol its name which tranlates to "Spaces Between".
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saudeleur

www.nan-madol.com

Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nan_Madol

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Coordinates: 6°50'30"N 158°19'52"E

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691 islander masamwahu (guest)691 islander masamwahu (guest)

the best best of the best place in my country pohnpei no one or no other places can beat it!! oops got to go now got a class to catch up with!!!

13 years ago | reply | hide comment

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