water
Kepirohi Waterfall
Kepirohi is a broad cascade on the lower Mand Stream. Water fans across a sloping pile of basalt before gathering at its foot and continuing toward the coast.
Source: Pohnpei Eco-Adventure Guide
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archaeology
Leluh Ruins
Leluh preserves the remains of a settlement on Lelu Island. Walkways and walls built from basalt give a glimpse of the architecture of Kosrae’s earlier communities.
Source: Visit Kosrae
cultural places
Mangyol Stone Money Bank, Yap
At Mangyol in Makiy village, stone money is arranged along intersecting community grounds. Yapese people quarried such disks in Palau and transported them across the sea through networks of exchange and alliance. A piece's history contributes to its value, making these stones records of relationships as well as traditional currency.
Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre / Federated States of Micronesia submission
geology
Sokehs Rock
Sokehs Rock is one of Pohnpei’s best-known natural landmarks. Its steep exposed face contrasts with the vegetation covering the ridge and slopes around it.
Source: Pohnpei Ocean Cruise
history
Spanish Wall, Kolonia
The Spanish Wall is a surviving remnant of the fort built during Spain’s colonial administration of Pohnpei. Today its rough stonework stands in Kolonia, with plants growing along the broken top.
Source: Pohnpei Ocean Cruise
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