National Register of Historic Places
Nan Madol
Nan Madol is a historic place in Temwen Island, Ponape County, Fed. States, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on December 19, 1974, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 74002226.
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About this place
What is Nan Madol?
Nan Madol is an archaeological site adjacent to the eastern shore of the island of Pohnpei, now part of the Madolenihmw district of Pohnpei state in the Federated States of Micronesia in the western Pacific Ocean. Nan Madol was the capital of the Saudeleur dynasty until about 1628. The city, constructed in a lagoon, consists of a series of small artificial islands linked by a network of canals. The site core with its stone walls encloses an area approximately 1.5 by 0.5 kilometres and it contains 92 artificial islets—stone and coral fill platforms—bordered by tidal canals.
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Listing details
- Name
- Nan Madol
- City
- Temwen Island
- County
- Ponape County
- State
- Fed. States
- Listed on the National Register
- December 19, 1974
- NRIS reference number
- 74002226
- Resource type
- district
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 6.85729, 158.32836
When was Nan Madol listed on the National Register?
Nan Madol was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 19, 1974.
Where is Nan Madol located?
Nan Madol is located in Temwen Island, Ponape County, Fed. States at approximately 6.85729, 158.32836. See the map above.
Is Nan Madol a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Nan Madol is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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