08/03/2024 By Kane Khanh
Nestled in the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, 2500 miles northeast of Australia, lies an enigmatic relic of an ancient civilization – Nan Madol. This complex, once a bustling city, is an archipelago of man-made islands off the eastern coast of Micronesia. It has earned the title of the “eighth wonder of the world” due to its mystifying construction and intriguing history. Spanning over 11 square miles, Nan Madol is an architectural marvel composed of over 250 million tons of basalt logs, strategically placed atop a submerged coral reef. The massive basalt logs, each 18 feet long and 4