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What is Nan Madol?
What is Nan Madol?
- A legendary city in the sea (correct)
- A modern-day city in the middle of the Pacific Ocean
- A fictional city in a popular video game
- A city built on top of a volcano
How old is Nan Madol?
How old is Nan Madol?
- 500 years old
- 800 years old (correct)
- 1000 years old
- 1200 years old
How was Nan Madol built?
How was Nan Madol built?
- By using cranes and heavy machinery
- By using magic (correct)
- By using slaves
- By using modern construction methods
Who ruled Nan Madol?
Who ruled Nan Madol?
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How many man-made structures are there in Nan Madol?
How many man-made structures are there in Nan Madol?
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What technology is the team using to map the area?
What technology is the team using to map the area?
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How big is Nan Madol compared to Vatican City?
How big is Nan Madol compared to Vatican City?
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Why is there little known about the people who built Nan Madol?
Why is there little known about the people who built Nan Madol?
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What is the main objective of the team exploring Nan Madol?
What is the main objective of the team exploring Nan Madol?
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What is the expedition to Nan Madol for the team?
What is the expedition to Nan Madol for the team?
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Study Notes
- The team is exploring Nan Madol, a legendary city in the sea.
- The city was built 800 years ago from basalt rock and was a temple to the island's ancient rulers.
- Nan Madol was ruled by one person, almost like a dictator, who commanded all the people on the island to assist in building it.
- There are over 90 man-made structures in the area.
- The team is using drones and LIDAR to map the area and reveal more of the city.
- The city is twice the size of Vatican City and was covered in mangroves.
- There is little known about the people who built Nan Madol because there is no written system to express ideas.
- Legends suggest that magic was used to lift and transport the rocks used in construction.
- The team is trying to uncover how the city was built.
- The expedition is a challenge for the team.
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