Sunken Cities
Nan Madol, the Pacific Venice
Saudeleur dynasty · Pohnpei, Micronesia
UnsolvedThe prize. The wealth of a sea-built city
Where. Pohnpei, Micronesia
Status. Unsolved
Where. Pohnpei, Micronesia
Status. Unsolved
The account
A hundred artificial islets of stacked basalt rise from the Pohnpei lagoon, the ruined capital of a lost dynasty, its tombs and treasure guarded by legend and the sea.
Leads, where the trail points now
- Pin down the most specific last-known position in the record before going; the search centers on Pohnpei, Micronesia.
- What you are chasing is The wealth of a sea-built city. Work the documented record of Nan Madol, the Pacific Venice back to primary sources and separate what is attested from folklore.
- Confirm who owns and governs Pohnpei, Micronesia and get written permission before any search; treat protected or archaeological ground as off limits.
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