UNESCO WHCCulturalInscribed 2001
Royal Hill of Ambohimanga
Overview
The Royal Hill of Ambohimanga consists of a royal city and burial site, and an ensemble of sacred places. It is associated with strong feelings of national identity, and has maintained its spiritual and sacred character both in ritual practice and the popular imagination for the past 500 years. It remains a place of worship to which pilgrims come from Madagascar and elsewhere.
About Royal Hill of Ambohimanga
Ambohimanga is a hill and traditional fortified royal settlement (rova) in Madagascar, located approximately 24 kilometers (15 mi) northeast of the capital city of Antananarivo. It is situated in the commune of Ambohimanga Rova.
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Components(1 location)
Details
- Countries
- Madagascar
- ISO Codes
- MG
- Area
- 59 ha
- Coordinates
- -18.7592, 47.5628
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