Eyes of Atlas

Nan Madol

Madolenihmw, Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia

Nan Madol
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Nan Madol spans more than a hundred basalt and coral islets connected by canals, making it a rare ceremonial/administrative complex in the Pacific.

Evidence

  • Basalt columns & coral infill
  • Canal city plan
  • Radiocarbon & oral traditions
  • UNESCO stewardship