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Nan Madol is an archaeological site adjacent to the eastern shore of the island of Pohnpei, now part of the Madolenihmw district of Pohnpei state in the Federated States of Micronesia in the western Pacific Ocean.
Nan Madol was the capital of the Saudeleur dynasty until about 1628.
The city, constructed in a lagoon, consists of a series of small artificial islands linked by a network of canals.
The site core with its stone walls encloses an area approximately 1.5 by 0.5 kilometres (0.93 mi × 0.31 mi) and it contains 92 artificial islets—stone and coral fill platforms—bordered by tidal canals.
The name Nan Madol means "within the intervals" and is a reference to the canals that crisscross the ruins.
The original name was Soun Nan-leng, "Reef of Heaven," according to Gene Ashby in his book Pohnpei, An Island Argosy.
It is often called the "eighth wonder of the world" or the "Venice of the Pacific".

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The unique profile of Diamond Head (Lē‘ahi) sits prominently near the eastern edge of Waikiki’s coastline. Hawaii’s most recognized landmark is known for its historic hiking trail, stunning coastal views, and military history. Diamond Head State Monument encompasses over 475 acres, including the interior and outer slopes of the crater.

29/11/2023

The Iwo Jima Volcano is a submarine hot spot located south of the Japanese island of Iwoto. According to the Global Volcanism Programme, it began erupting on 30 October from a vent near Okinahama in the south-eastern part of the island. The eruption has been ongoing for almost a month, and on 1 November it created a new lava island that has grown to almost 500m in length.
The new volcanic island is visible in this image acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on 27 November.

05/11/2023

(Quechua: Ullantaytampu) is a town and an Inca archaeological site in southern some 72 km (45 mi) by road northwest of the city of . It is located at an altitude of 2,792 m (9,160 ft) above sea level in the district of Ollantaytambo, province of Urubamba, Cusco region. During the Empire, Ollantaytambo was the royal estate of Emperor Pachacuti, who conquered the region: 73 and built the town and a ceremonial center. At the time of the Spanish conquest of Peru, it served as a stronghold for Manco Inca Yupanqui, leader of the Inca resistance. Located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, it is now an important tourist attraction on account of its Inca ruins and its location en route to one of the most common starting points for the four-day, three-night hike known as the Inca Trail.

11/09/2023

Druzbha Sanitorium, Yalta, Crimea, a concrete Soviet-era masterpiece. Architect: Igor Valikievsky
Druzhba was a joint Czech and USSR project which began in 1978, its 5-year construction programme completed in 1985.

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03/09/2023

Sacsayhuamán, often spelled Saqsaywaman or Xacxaguaman, (possibly from Quechua, waman falcon or variable hawk), is a citadel on the northern outskirts of the city of Cusco, Peru, the historic capital of the Inca Empire. The site is at an altitude of 3,701 m (12,142 ft).
The complex was built by the Incas in the 15th century, particularly under Sapa Inca Pachacuti and his successors. Dry stone walls constructed of huge stones were built on the site, with the workers carefully cutting the boulders to fit them together tightly without mortar.

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