An aerial view of Nan Madol's canal system connecting the artificial islands. The complex covers nearly 200 acres of tidal flats and reef, with canals wide
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An aerial view of Nan Madol's canal system connecting the artificial islands. The complex covers nearly 200 acres of tidal flats and reef, with canals wide enough for canoe traffic. Local legend attributes its construction to twin sorcerers who levitated the stones with magic.
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