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Welcome to one of the most enigmatic archaeological sites on the planet. You are standing within Nan Madol, a ruined city that served as the capital of the Saudeleur Dynasty for over five hundred years, from approximately eleven hundred to sixteen hundred and twenty-eight. Often referred to as the Venice of the Pacific, this site is unique because it is the only ancient city in the world built entirely on a coral reef lagoon. In two thousand sixteen, it was inscribed as a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization World Heritage Site, recognized as a masterpiece of human creative genius. As you begin your walk, take a moment to look out at the horizon. You are surrounded by about ninety-two artificial islands, all constructed with stone and coral fill platforms and separated by a complex network of tidal canals. The name Nan Madol itself translates to within the intervals, a direct reference to these very waterways that define the city's structure.

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This Mappu audio guide for Nan Madol: The Venice of the Pacific highlights Welcome to Nan Madol, Engineering the Impossible, and The Power and the Sacred Eel, giving travelers a concise overview before exploring Madolenihmw.

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  1. 01

    Welcome to Nan Madol

    In Nan Madol: The Venice of the Pacific, this section highlights Welcome to Nan Madol as a point to understand and notice during the visit.
  2. 02

    Engineering the Impossible

    In Nan Madol: The Venice of the Pacific, this section highlights Engineering the Impossible as a point to understand and notice during the visit.
  3. 03

    The Power and the Sacred Eel

    In Nan Madol: The Venice of the Pacific, this section highlights The Power and the Sacred Eel as a point to understand and notice during the visit.
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    Nandauwas and Practical Tips

    In Nan Madol: The Venice of the Pacific, this section highlights Nandauwas and Practical Tips as a point to understand and notice during the visit.
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    A Silent Legacy in Danger

    In Nan Madol: The Venice of the Pacific, this section highlights A Silent Legacy in Danger as a point to understand and notice during the visit.

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