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What Happened To Nan Madol? The Answer Holds A Grim Warning For Our Future
We live in unprecedented times. With global average temperatures soaring to levels last recorded… well, never, extreme ...
The country that looks tiny on maps but is actually 'bigger' than Spain, France and UK
Some of the most well-known include the Kerguelen Islands in the Indian Ocean, Spitsbergen off the coast of Norway, and ...
A Lost Empire: According to Archaeologists, This Ancient Dynasty Is Far Older Than We Thought
Nan Madol's earlier construction dates align with climate-induced sea level changes, influencing both its development and decline, and offering lessons for today’s coastal management. A new study ...
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What an ancient dynasty in Pohnpei can tell us about sea level rise
One of the great mysteries of Nan Madol in Pohnpei is what caused the downfall of the Saudeleur Dynasty hundreds of years ago ...
Climate lessons from the fall of a Pacific chiefdom
A study reveals that new dates for an ancient site in the Pacific correlate with sea level rise and El Niño-Southern ...
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Aerial view of Nan Madol (IMAGE)
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‘Venice of the Pacific’: Scientists discover ‘Ghost City’ in world’s largest ocean using advanced aerial tech
Precision laser aerial surveys have uncovered previously hidden details of Nan Madol, an ancient stone city located in the Pacific Ocean. The site, also known as the “Venice of the Pacific ...
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Links between climatic histories and the rise and fall of a Pacific chiefdom
Few historical examples could serve as references for these changes. One such potential model is the Saudeleur Dynasty with its capital Nan Madol on the Pacific Island of Pohnpei. However, the timing ...