heritage
Ambohimanga stone gateway
Two upright stones mark an entrance to Madagascar’s royal hill.
The story behind the place
Ambohimanga preserves a royal settlement, fortifications and sacred places associated with the history of the Merina monarchy. Stone gateways are part of the routes through this hill landscape. Look closely at this entrance: its tall weathered jambs and uneven steps tell a different architectural story from a grand European palace.
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Read more from the sources
- Royal Hill of Ambohimanga - UNESCO World Heritage CentreUNESCO World Heritage Centre
- Ambohimanga stone gateway - qualified map referenceOpenStreetMap contributors / Photon
