Nan Madol 1984: Ch 1 Mysterious Ruins

More video from the dusty old videotapes shot on a trip through the Pacific islands in 1984. By a fortunate chance we happened to be touring at the same time a prominent archaeologist, Dr. Stephen Athens, was conducting his research. He was generous enough to give this boatload of tourists a guided tour and lecture. This first chapter covers the time before we met Dr. Athens. We were just a mixed boatload of travelers and vacationers; some expecting to see one of the wonders of the ancient world, others just taking a boat ride. All of us were astounded as Nandauwas came into view. The following chapters will cover our explorations in greater detail, as Dr. Athens explains what we are seeing. You can get a quick overview of where this is going from the already posted Sketches of Nan Madol 1984. Popular Article: Athens, J. Stephen, 1983, The Megalithic ruins of Nan Madol. Natural History 92(12):50-61 Highly recommended book (If you can find it.): Hanlon, David; Upon a Stone Alter, A