Английская Википедия:Antongona
The archaeological site of Antongona is located in the Itasy Region of Madagascar (formerly Imamo), roughly 36 km west of Antananarivo and 6 km north of Imerintsiatosika, Itasy.
Site Description
Antongona is a sacred hill, it consists of two royal houses dated from the 16th and 18th centuries AD, spaced roughly 300 m apart and a royal tomb. Situated on natural rock formations, stone walls and doorways augmented the inherent defensive qualities of the rock formations constructed upon.[1] From the center of the structure, a full 360° view was obtained of the surrounding landscape, further exemplifying the defensive quality of the sites.
There is also a small museum that is open from 14h to 16h.[2]
World Heritage Status
This site was added to the Tentative List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Madagascar on November 14, 1997, in the Cultural category.[1]
Notes
References
- Antongona - UNESCO World Heritage Centre Retrieved 2009-03-02.
- ↑ 1,0 1,1 Antongona - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
- ↑ (in French) Le Petit Futé: Antongona
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