Nan Madol 700-1600 CE (Pacific) (jan 1, 700 – jan 1, 1600)
Description:
- Pohnpei, Micronesia- Made by Pohnpei Citizens
- Large city that consisted of canals, 100 artificial islands, and palaces made for nobles/rulers
- Main purpose was to showcase the power and prosperity that the ruler of the Pohnpei people had as well to be as a place for him to watch over those he deemed powerful
Photo: https://sites.google.com/site/adairarthistory/_/rsrc/1538097832405/ix-the-pacific/213-nan-madol/Screen%20Shot%202018-09-26%20at%202.56.38%20PM.png?height=205&width=400
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 700
jan 1, 1600
~ 900 years