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Nan Madol

MegalithicPacificMicronesia

Artificial island city built on a coral reef off Pohnpei, Micronesia. 92 islands connected by canals, built from an estimated 750,000 tons of basalt columns. Called the 'Venice of the Pacific.'

6.8444°, 158.3356°

Look Closer — this site carries open questions: stones heavier than the period's tools could lift. See scale across the Atlas →
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Walkthrough videos (6)

Ghost City of the Pacific | Lost Cities with Albert LinGhost City of the Pacific | Lost Cities with Albert Lin · National GeographicAncient City of Nan Madol | Lost Cities With Albert LinAncient City of Nan Madol | Lost Cities With Albert Lin · National GeographicNan Madol: The Megalithic Island City of the PacificNan Madol: The Megalithic Island City of the Pacific · Rare EarthTemwen Island 1 : Megalithic City of Nan MadolTemwen Island 1 : Megalithic City of Nan Madol · Ageless RockTemwen Island 2 : Magnetized City of Nan MadolTemwen Island 2 : Magnetized City of Nan Madol · Ageless RockExploring Nan Madol Under Water | Archaic LensExploring Nan Madol Under Water | Archaic Lens · Archaic Lens

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