• Madol Powe, the mortuary sector, contains 58 islets in the northeastern area of Nan Madol. Most islets were once occupied by the dwellings of priests.
  • Nestled amidst the crystalline waters of the Pacific Ocean lies an enigmatic marvel of ancient engineering and cultural significance: Nan Madol.
  • The islets are surrounded by narrow stretches of water, resembling canals, so it's not surprising that Nan Madol is sometimes referred to as "the Venice of...
  • A digital reconstruction of Nan Madol, a fortified city ruled by the Saudeleur dynasty until 1628 CE. Located on the island of Pohnpei, Micronesia.
  • Nan Madol, which is located near the southern side of the Federated States of Micronesia, is the only ancient city ever built atop a coral reef.
  • European explorers first documented Nan Madol in the 19th century. However, local Pohnpeians had known about it for centuries.
  • Despite its status as “one of the most enigmatic and unique ancient sites in the world,” most people have never heard the name – Nan Madol.
  • The area of Nan Madol accessible by walking is pretty small but you could take photos all day. Good idea to do the waterfall on the way back to cool off.
  • 250 milyon ton volkanik kayadan inşa edilen Nan Madol hakkında bildiklerimiz çok kısıtlı olduğu için şimdilik “gizemli bir ada” olarak anılıyor.
  • Birkaç kişinin bildiği bu bilmecelerden biri, Mikronezya Federal Devletleri'ndeki Nan Madol'ün yapay adalarıyla ilgilidir.