jan 1, 700 - Nan Madol
Description:
Date: 700-1600Medium: basalt boulders and prismatic columns.
Location: Pohnpei, Micronesia
Function: act as breakwaters
Form: Islands are arranged SW to NE for the trade winds. Looks like a boat. Built to separate the upper classes from the lower classes.
Context: 92 small artificial islands conneccted by canals, similar to venice
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 700
Now
~ 1326 years ago