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Antongona
Madagascar

Antongona

Royal hill complex in Itasy Region, Madagascar

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Historical Context

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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.

Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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First royal house

16th century AD

Second royal house

18th century AD

Added to UNESCO Tentative List

1997-11-14

Classification

Archaeological Features

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Defensive Structures

Defensive Walls
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Burial and Funerary Structures

Tombs
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Domestic and Habitation Structures

HousesPalaces
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Environmental and Natural Features

Rock SheltersSacred Groves
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Country

Madagascar

Coordinates

-18.94° N, 47.29° E