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	About Nan Madol - Pohnpei - Micronesia
		Nan Madol was a special place located away from the main island of Pohnpei, perhaps to symbolize and reinforce the unique character of the people who lived there and their ritual activities.
		Nan Madol consists of ninety-two artificial islets, many surrounded by retaining walls of immense basalt boulders and stacks of naturally formed prismatic basalt.
		The crowning architectural achievements of Nan Madol is Nandauwas, the royal mortuary compound of the saudeleur and, later, of the nahnmarki.
	www.janesoceania.com /micronesia_pohnpei_madol/index.htm (8453 words)

	Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Nan Madol
		Nan Madol, consisting of a series of small artificial islands linked by a network of canals, is often called the Venice of the Pacific.
		Nan Madol was the ceremonial and political seat of the Saudeleur dynasty which united Pohnpei's estimated 25,000 people.
		Nan Madol served, in part, as a means by which the ruling Saudeleur chiefs both organized and controlled potential rivals by requiring them to live in the city rather than in their home districts, where their activities were difficult to monitor.
	www.reference.com /browse/wiki/Nan_Madol (775 words)

	Nan Madol
		Nan Madol was the ceremonial and political seat of the Saudeleur dynasty which united Pohnpei's estimated 25,000 people.
		Nan Madol served, in part, as a means by which the ruling Saudeleur chiefs both organized and controlled potential rivals by requiring them to live in the city rather than in their home districts, where their activities were difficult to monitor.
		In 1985, the ruins of Nan Madol were declared an historical landmark and a greater effort is being made to preserve them.
	www.xasa.com /wiki/en/wikipedia/n/na/nan_madol.html (649 words)

	NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Nan Madol (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Nan Madol, consisting of a series of small artificial islands linked by a network of canals, is often called the Venice of the Pacific.
		Carbon dating indicates that the construction of Nan Madol began around 1200 A.D., however, excavations show that the area may have been occupied as early as 200 BC.
		The crowning achievements of Nan Madol is the royal mortuary islet of Nandauwas.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Nan-Madol (1384 words)

	Nan Madol
		Nan Madol reportedly was the ceremonial and political seat of the Sau Deleur dynasty which united Pohnpei's estimated 25,000 people in late prehistoric times.
		A good overview of all Nan Madol islet types and locations, a significant sample of subsurface deposits, detailed maps and reconstructions of more than 20 islets, and good controls over the architectural buildup at the site are available.
		Questions remain about Nan Madol's purpose and context within the broader Pohnpeian sociopolitical system, and thus a comprehensive assessment and integration of available information is essential.
	www.uoregon.edu /~wsayres/NanMadol.html (749 words)

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		It may be a similiar, possibly the parent city of Nan Madol exists as a pigpen in the neighbor isle of Kosrae, it also has huge, massive walls with unusual prismatic and block basalt stone, and a similiar canal system, Leluh has been called a "Wonder of the Pacific" along with Nan Madol.
		Nan Madol is described as the enigmatic ruins of a floating city, built by a lost civilisation on the Micronesian island of Pohnpei.
		In Nan Madol today, on Temwen Island within a secondary enclosure, lies a large tomb that is said to contain the remains of the legendary Isokelekel, who freed the people of Pohnpei and established a new order of chiefs and land divisions.
	www.angelfire.com /film/bobbicoker/nanmadol.html (1000 words)

	Pohnpei in 2002 ( )
		Nan Madol is comprised of 92 artificial islets built with prismatic basalt beams on shallow tidal flats south of Temwen island off the east coast of Pohnpei.
		Nan Madol remains one of the great mysteries of primitive stone age civilisations along with other ruins such as the Great Zimbabwe in the country of that name.
		Nan Madol is not very far from Kolonia but the road got rougher as we advanced through the jungle so it was a good thing that Roberto had a 4 wheel drive vehicle.
	berclo.net /page02/02en-pohnpei.html (1551 words)

	MYSTERIOUS NAN MADOL
		The crowning achievements of Nan Madol is the royal mortuary islet of Nandauwas.
		Peinkitel is built partly on the shores of Temwen Island, one of the few islets in Nan Madol not bounded on all four sides by the waters of the lagoon.
		The prehistoric architecture of Nan Madol is the living symbol of the social institutions that long ago brought the magnificent monuments into being.
	www.janeresture.com /micronesia_madol (705 words)

	Pohnpei in 2002 ( )
		Nan Madol is comprised of 92 artificial islets built with prismatic basalt beams on shallow tidal flats south of Temwen island off the east coast of Pohnpei.
		Nan Madol remains one of the great mysteries of primitive stone age civilisations along with other ruins such as the Great Zimbabwe in the country of that name.
		Nan Madol is not very far from Kolonia but the road got rougher as we advanced through the jungle so it was a good thing that Roberto had a 4 wheel drive vehicle.
	www.berclo.net /page02/02en-pohnpei.html (1551 words)

	UFO Area - Nan Madol and the pyramids (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Nan Madol is a mysterious island in the Pacific Ocean with hundreds of thousands of basalt cubes that were brought there from a distance of 15 miles, some of which are greater both in their weight and dimensions than the stones of Cheops Pyramid.
		In case of Nan Madol it was easy to create the overstress required, if the master builders controlled the increasing energetic value during the construction.
		Nan Madol structure had similar function as a cathedral.
	www.ufoarea.com /aas_nanmadol.html (721 words)

	Micronesian Diary: Nan Madol (Pohnpei)
		Nan Madol is a 200-acre stone complex comprised of approximately 92 man-made islets located on the southeast shore of Temwen island off the coast of Pohnpei.
		Nan Madol is synonymous with the Saudelaur Dynasty.
		When the Saudelaurs were overthrown, and the period of the Nahnmwarkis began, the Nahnmwarkis lived at Nan Madol, but they had to gather their water and grow their food themselves, as they could not depend on anyone bringing the goods.
	www.intangible.org /Features/micronesia/text/Pon2.html (309 words)

	Pacifica
		Nan Madol was part of Pacifica, IMHO, because of the stone structures and the man-made
		Nan Madol was the seat of power for the Saudeleurs who ruled Pohnpei before the present kings, the Nahnwarkis.
		Nan Madol consists of 92 man-made islets covering an area of approximately 200 acres, located in Pohnpei State, Federated States of Micronesia.
	www.marmsweb.com /mystory/pacifica.html (253 words)

	Pohnpei and Nan Madol - UK Bookshop
		Nan Madol is one of the most remarkable ruins in the world, covering at least 11 square miles.
		Nan Madol is 60 hectares, all connected by shallow canals.
		Nan Madol is a group of 92 prehistoric man-made islands and canals in the lagoon on the eastern coast of Pohnpei.
	www.uk-bookshop.com /history/pohnpei.htm (1926 words)

	Pohnpei and Nan Madol
		Nan Madol is one of the most remarkable ruins in the world, covering at least 11 square miles.
		Nan Madol is 60 hectares, all connected by shallow canals.
		Nan Madol is a group of 92 prehistoric man-made islands and canals in the lagoon on the eastern coast of Pohnpei.
	www.dropbears.com /b/broughsbooks/history/pohnpei.htm (1934 words)

	FarShores AncientDimensions Article: Nan Madol And The Pyramids By Miroslav Provod
		Nan Madol is a mysterious island in the Pacific Ocean with hundreds of thousands of basalt cubes that were brought there from a distance of 15 miles, some of which are greater both in their weight and dimensions than the stones of Cheops Pyramid.
		In case of Nan Madol it was easy to create the overstress required, if the master builders controlled the increasing energetic value during the construction.
		Nan Madol structure had similar function as a cathedral.
	www.farshores.org /am06nan.htm (778 words)

	FarShores AncientDimensions Article: Nan Madol And The Pyramids By Miroslav Provod
		Nan Madol is a mysterious island in the Pacific Ocean with hundreds of thousands of basalt cubes that were brought there from a distance of 15 miles, some of which are greater both in their weight and dimensions than the stones of Cheops Pyramid.
		In case of Nan Madol it was easy to create the overstress required, if the master builders controlled the increasing energetic value during the construction.
		Nan Madol structure had similar function as a cathedral.
	farshores.org /am06nan.htm (778 words)

	lastminute.com - Nan Madol - Nan Madol - The Venice of the Pacific
		Nan Madol - Nan Madol - The Venice of the Pacific
		Nan Madol - The Venice of the Pacific
		Nan Madol is a strange city of giant stone logs and canals set deep in the tropical virgin forests of the Pacific island of Pohnpei, and has yet to reveal all its secrets to archaeologists.
	travelguides.lastminute.com /sisp/index.htm?fx=event&event_id=43316&intcmp=land.attraction.australasia (420 words)

	Nan Madol - mysterier i sydhavet
		Nan Madol er bygget av basaltblokker som veier opptil 50 tonn, og hvordan og hvor når det ble gjordt er et av verdens største mysterier.
		Han kan også bekrefte at legendene om at det skal finnes en sunken by i havet utenfor Nan Madol så absolutt har noe for seg.
		Tenk om vi sammen kunne knekke gåten Nan Madol - hadde ikke det vært fantastisk?
	www.sydhav.no /mysterier/nanmadol.htm (2251 words)

	Nan Madol And The Pyramids
		Nan Madol is steeped in scientific controversy and legend.
		While the architecture of Nan Madol is anything but ornate (it’s design is sober and very utilitarian), there are rumors of incredible treasures being found there.
		The Japanese investigated a Nan Madol legend that referred to corpses resting in the 'House of the Dead', and allegedly their divers discovered an underwater structure containing elaborate watertight coffins made of pure platinum.
	www.fulldisklosure.org /smfnew/index.php?topic=2152.0 (1414 words)

	Nan Madol
		Nan Madol, the capitol during the Saudeleur Dynasty, was also the center for politics and religion.
		Remember that Ohlosihpa and Ohlosohpa came from across the sea and named their new island Nan Madol, which means “land in between.” The sea is certainly a world unlike ours, and as you experience this ancient city, you begin to sense that it could have been a passage to another world.
		Nan Mwoluhsel: Nan Mwoluhsel means the "final destination of voyage" and the only entrance is from the open sea through a gate in the outer walls.
	nopukob.com /states/nanmadol2.htm (425 words)

	Lyrics for "Nan Madol" by Oakman's Dreamland - SoundClick song info
		Nan Madol reportedly was the ceremonial and political seat of the Sau Deleur dynasty which united Pohnpei's estimated 25,000 people in late prehistoric times.
		A good overview of all Nan Madol islet types and locations, a significant sample of subsurface deposits, detailed maps and reconstructions of more than 20 islets, and good controls over the architectural buildup at the site are available.
		Questions remain about Nan Madol's purpose and context within the broader Pohnpeian sociopolitical system, and thus a comprehensive assessment and integration of available information is essential.
	www.soundclick.com /bands/Lyrics.cfm?BandID=62272&songid=805382 (575 words)

	Nan Madol
		Nan Madol means "Places in Between" It is a group of man made islands built on the reef, with basalt logs.
		He turned the rock into a breakwater that forms the outer walls which protect Nan Madol from the force of the Ocean.
		The construction at Nan Madol continued over a thousand year period from A.D. 500 to the mid 1500's.
	members.tripod.com /adventures_in_diving/nan_madol.htm (128 words)

	Nan Madol \| Thematic Essay \| Timeline of Art History \| The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The megalithic city of Nan Madol lies on the eastern shore of the island of Pohnpei in Micronesia, and was the ritual and ceremonial center for the ruling chiefs of the Saudeleur dynasty.
		Consisting of a series of artificial islets (small islands) linked by a network of canals, Nan Madol is often called the "Venice of the Pacific." The islets were constructed by placing large rocks and fill atop submerged coral reefs to form raised platforms, which supported elaborate residential and ceremonial complexes.
		Nan Madol served, in part, as a means by which the ruling Saudeleur chiefs both organized and controlled potential rivals by requiring them to live in the city rather than in their home districts, where their activities were difficult to monitor.
	www.metmuseum.org /toah/hd/nmad/hd_nmad.htm (554 words)

	the Village - Pohnpei Pacific Resort Hotel - Nan Madol Ancient Ruins (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Nan Madol is built of natural crystals of columnar basalt.
		Some people say the logs were brought on bamboo rafts and others say that when the magicians who built Nan Madol snapped their fingers, the logs flew through the air.
		How the logs were transported to Nan Madol is a mystery you'll have to solve for yourself.
	www.thevillagehotel.com /nanmadol.htm (416 words)

	Ruins of Nan Madol - Picture - MSN Encarta
		Ruins of Nan Madol - Picture - MSN Encarta
		Nan Madol, located in the Federated States of Micronesia, is the largest known archaeological site in the Pacific Islands.
		Originally built for a Micronesian kingdom that ruled about 800 years ago, the complex had been recently abandoned when Westerners visited the islands in the early 1800s.
	encarta.msn.com /media_461519901/Ruins_of_Nan_Madol.html (66 words)

	Pilot Guides.com: Venice of the Pacific: Nan Madol
		The ruins of Nan Madol have collapsed but it is still an impressive structure that used to house temples, vaults, bathing areas, and pools.
		Called the 'Venice of the Pacific', Nan Madol was a manmade city with ocean-filled channels which once housed a thriving, royal civilization.
		Nan Madol is thought to have had religious or ceremonial significance.
	www.pilotguides.com /destination_guide/pacific/micronesia/nan_madol.php (528 words)

	Time to present some serious writing - Musings - by David
		The cultists point to Nan Madol as certain proof of a high-order civilization on a ‘Lost’ Pacific continent that was now submerged in the depths.
		The tradition divides Nan Madol into several districts;The main center, ‘Madol-Pa’, where the king lived, and ‘Madol-Pau-Ue’, which contained Nan Towas, the largest structure in the city and said to be the burial place for the Satalurs-the kings of Pohnpei.
		Adjacent to Nan Towas was the House of Priests, and beyond, the governmental center and alters.
	my.opera.com /Ravo/blog/2007/03/17/time-to-present-some-serious-writing (3725 words)

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