Nan Madol Ruins
Nan Madol
The ruins of an ancient island city built atop a coral reef in the South Pacific are spectacular and strange enough to have inspired H.P. Lovecraft.

šŸ“œ Ruins of an ancient island city built on a coral reef in the South Pacific.
šŸ” Inspired H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos.

Why Go

šŸ—æ Spectacular megalithic architecture on artificial islets.
šŸŒŠ Nicknamed 'Venice of the Pacific' due to waterways.
šŸ“š UNESCO World Heritage site.
šŸ‘» Site inspired H.P. Lovecraft's R'lyeh.

Why Avoid

šŸ’§ No fresh water or food sources on site; supplies from mainland needed.
šŸ•°ļø Abandoned since around 1450 AD.
āš ļø Historical accounts mention ritual cannibalism by Saudeleur dynasty.

Tips

āœˆļø United Airlines offers island-hopper flights to Pohnpei.

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