Strangely, the city is placed on top of a coral reef. The origins of Nan Madol remain unclear, as does the reason for constructing a city so remote from sources of food and water.

In a remote region of the western Pacific Ocean lies a stunning and spooky unsolved mystery: the ruins of the ancient city of Nan Madol. Located next to the eastern shore of the Micronesian island ...

Northeastern corner of the outer wall of Royal Tomb Complex of Nan Madol. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by ...