Ancient Islands: Ghost City of the Pacific (Full Episode) | Lost Cities with Albert Lin

[@NatGeo]

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[@siskaperawati5407]

Stone size and structure looks like Gunung padang indonesia

[@jademayer4995]

If you don't mind me asking, I'm just curious about how you lost your lower leg? I'm amazed and impressed by what you are able to do. It's a testament to the love you have for what you do, that drive to see what's around the next bend. And a testament to the technology that allows you to still do what you love.

[@Golden-dog88]

its not lost if someone knows where it is

[@nfkallday8]

This site screams Gunung Padang aesthetics! Certainly much older than 800 years, that figure is almost laughable

[@rachmann516]

They have fascinating rock structures in NZ left by pre-Maori people. I hope you go and check it out bc an ideology has a grip on the authorities that wants to control the narrative and interfere with archeologists that don't bend the knee.

[@blindstreetshadow1360]

It's beautiful to see the respect for local traditions and beliefs. This is what every explorer should be like

[@average_emii8145]

YESS THANK U !

[@vinnievdk7425]

5:08 MMMM tasty none of them have marks around the lips of drinking ANYTHING. its easy to notice fake videos when you pay attention

[@rrasperilla4815]

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[@rapufara]

as a Pacific islander , watching this makes me really proud Respect to our ancestors and all Pacific island brothers and sisters.🌀

[@mariolee9627]

They came from Africa migrated over 10,000 yrs bc

[@markliszewski2451]

Ancient tree

[@nyomanwibi2922]

yes, where ever we go, we must respect other cultures

[@EatDatBitchAwp]

⁠@@mariolee9627quit downplaying a culture’s achievements by saying they came from Africa thousands and thousands of years ago, insinuating that Africans are responsible for this.

[@mariolee9627]

@hyncelz Africans are responsible for you ....thats where the original human is from

[@BaiLiStacey]

This is like the best advertising for a bionic leg: climbing, diving, jumping, ... discovering lost cities!

[@perryleduc1954]

As someone whos had a prosthetic leg for a decade or so you'd be shocked at how far the technology has come in just that time alone, never mind what I grew up seeing. Or what's to come. Most people have no idea I have a prosthetic unless I'm wearing shorts

[@lindaalaureano]

This prosthetic enhancement evolution got pushed along by the V A due to the vast number of military men injured in numerous wars in the last 75 years. Thank you for your service. From a former nurse.

[@chriscarrol9373]

What I learned is I'd gladly trade a leg for my good hand back. Then again I almost lost one of each so quit my whining.

[@SRWJ]

​@@perryleduc1954 I hope you don't mind me asking and it's okay if you don't want to answer but I'm curious about your story for some reason, how did you become an amputee? 💫

[@perryleduc1954]

@SRWJ ps. I apologize for the entire book I should probably make a tl;dr basically got a rock stuck in my shoe and I had no feeling in my foot so I had no idea and they had to cut it off.

[@GaylJDodds]

Albert, you're an inspiration!! I've struggled with my total knee replacement becoming infected in my right knee and almost lost my leg and ever since I've struggled to walk properly, mostly from pain, bcuz part of my kneecap is out of place and I haven't had the money for another surgery (it would be the 7th, hopefully final) so I've been living with the depression of not being able to be active like I used to, running 3 miles a day, hiking, rock hounding, etc, and it's hurt my soul more than my knee. But, you make me determined to fix it and get my a** back in shape!!! Thank you, Albert!! Keep it up!!

[@juliemorris530]

Check out the Travell and Simons Trigger point charts. Trigger points are amazingly effective, safe and self treatable therapy and can deal with pain, even phantom pain, and release tightness in the Quads that could be pulling the kneecap out of alignment. I have used it for decades.

[@loodakris5928]

Hope youre doing better!

[@Smokeyb0nez]

God bless

[@richardraby6266]

Thins guy is an inspiration to ALL.

[@swedemartyrsonswade]

I salute the cast and crew who made this film possible. Especially the cameraman who did the perfect shots and video for National Geographic. Another learning video for the next generation to be shown.

[@karenharrison885]

I was about to post this comment. The film making has been legendary. And Albert has just one foot. I am inspired to visit this place before it's a tourist trap. I did it in 1992 when I visited Angor Wat and just 6 of us were there. this is the Angor of the Pacific.

[@dubselectorr345]

It's great to see more documentation of this site which is unstudied by archeology. However they have the wrong idea on this place, this is clearly a pre-flood civilization, contemporary with that of other sites like gunam padang, this site must date to at least 12 - 30k years ago before the rise of the sea levels, so much here is underwater you couldn't imagine... this place is much much older than said.

[@ronieshanicoleesters3958]

Respect ❤

[@vinnievdk7425]

5:08 MMMM tasty none of them have marks around the lips of drinking ANYTHING. its easy to notice fake videos when you pay attention

[@ellinlukman3181]

❤❤❤

[@ginam.8378]

This was amazing to watch. Makes me realize that what we know about history is probably barely scratching the surface. So cool!

[@vinnievdk7425]

5:08 MMMM tasty none of them have marks around the lips of drinking ANYTHING. its easy to notice fake videos when you pay attention

[@matthewmorris7665]

I couldn't imagine making such a journey into unknown areas not knowing if you'll survive and ever see land again. They took an enormous gamble and flourished for centuries until they fell. Magnificent!

[@magicpyroninja]

Luckily there will always be those crazy few who are willing to venture beyond safety and the known in order to find out what else there is. Otherwise the world would still be quite small

[@interstellar792]

what are you even talking about lol

[@tysonsowers6249]

He's speaking of the original settlers.@@interstellar792

[@932ForeverLove]

Truly, a testament of the curiosity and courage of the human spirit

[@vicsotto7787]

bro. i swear these people have no reading comprehension. i just cannot haahaha

[@RachelBlomstrom]

Dude is living my dream. I want to sail around the world and explore the mysteries in history of our planet

[@fisher-y6c]

lets go

[@l.s.4209]

Can I join?

[@fisher-y6c]

come on friends, lets do it

[@ameerkc7293]

Good luck 👍

[@boston_nsca]

I'm down, lets go

[@cafepwnage]

I really like the magic part on how the stones were transported, to a regular person who didn't have the same knowledge as the builders seeing such large rocks floating on water would indeed appear as magic. Albert is a really good host his excitement is contagious, I'm really enjoying exploring the ancient world with him!

[@rongike]

this is Lemuria, they could levitate things back then

[@gointothedogs4634]

Easter Island, which he mentioned top of the video, has the same legends about how their Moa were moved, and has walls there with stones rivaling those of Peru's structures. Seems the ancients either had a better understanding of the laws of physics, or other help to move these. Similarly, Egyptian archaeologists still want to claim the Great Pyramid and Sphinx are +- 5,000yrs. old, while more progressive scientists realize they are closer to 12-30,000 yrs. old. I can't help wonder if we'll eventually learn that Nan Madol is much older also. I'm curious why it fell out of use, The more we learn about these amazing places, the more understanding we'll have about our own history as humans on this planet.

[@rrasperilla4815]

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[@ExcitedWindowTulips-tc8ll]

​@@gointothedogs4634 There are mentions of Super Human species of the Antedeluvian(Prior to Cataclysmic Flood Of Noah's Time) period. It is Believed those people were the ones who had built Numerous Mysterious Structures spread across the Globe!!

[@AG-qr9em]

I don't know about magic... That's just ridiculous. It was clearly aliens /s

[@sspiker]

Most importantly is regardless of how far we advance technologically we still should always respect when the locals say "I wouldn't do it". Glad Mr Lin did so.

[@celinedm8722]

Dr. Albert Lin, you sir is truly an inspiration. Thank you and to your team for this exploration 👏

[@ar2903]

he and his prosthetic even tougher than my own foot :') and what a magnificent documentary albert, well done!!

[@IsidroPanchik]

I salute the cast and crew who made this film possible. Especially the cameraman who did the perfect shots and video for National Geographic. Another learning video for the next generation to be shown.

[@faka._Sahu]

Respect this country this my country 🇫🇲

[@mikehawke4566]

I'ma 💩 on it!

[@Cruzenwolf11]

@25:13 Jaw dropping point ! Absolutely amazing effort to get to that peak. Must have been an amazing view in person. Thank you so much for sharing this remarkable story

[@vinnievdk7425]

5:08 MMMM tasty none of them have marks around the lips of drinking ANYTHING. its easy to notice fake videos when you pay attention

[@ritangindip5059]

I am your no.1fan Albert Lin and crews. I am amazed by your determination, love, inspiration and dedication. I love ALL your documentary shows. I wish I was part of the crew for each of the revelation journeys. I love it very very much, your technique surprisingly. ALL the best and the health you will be. Tks

[@jaynyamai52]

I am an architect and I have to appreciate the architecture of this lost city. That is incredible

[@artemissadlier1293]

I love this guy. He's a great role model for everyone!

[@richardraby6266]

What a role model this fellow is to the disabled. What a great presenter he is. Whatever he's being paid, he's worth every penny.

[@bubblixsky]

I was born in micronesia and glad youtube recommended me this video. Its so good to learn about where I'm from. Great job!

[@LifeOdysseyMotivation]

Where do you live now?

[@Marbaitki-co3vq]

Yes ..curious

[@lolitasbons]

My family originally from Rota which is part of the Northern Mariana Islands. Our culture is very rooted and spiritual as only 1000 were able to survive after we were colonized/migrated

[@ginalou5774]

Mind blowing that structures like these were built so long ago in such a difficult to access place. They had to lug those blocks through such a difficult environment before they could build this. So much respect for these people

[@jays106]

these ancient civilizations were obviously far smarter and most likely far more advance than we may ever know or that they are given credit for

[@ooulalah4333]

Hide tide

[@neomortalgirl]

Omg that’s crazy, I dreamt of living at this place. Such a vivid dream too. Never knew the place really existed till now. Very cool

[@spyridouladella1732]

how did this place seem like in your dreams?

[@winterfoxcloud]

very inspired by albert lin - continuing to chase his dreams after losing a leg and allowing others to see the world through his eyes

[@Sunluvr1]

I have seen arguably all of the publicly shared videos of this site and this one is by far the best . Thank you National Geographic.

[@legpad5857]

Excellent footage, data gathering interviews etc - I read Nan Madol is universally accepted as the single most unexplained ancient structure. Fascinating. Thx Albert.

[@lindaalaureano]

I'm going to read up too.

[@TikiHi77]

Same.

[@rogerelzenga4465]

Hmmmm people's definition of ancient is weird.... i live in a town thats as old as Nam-madol.... the greek structures predate this by a 1000+ years.... the Egyptians by 5000.... and i dont consider them Ancient..... Now if you take GobekliTepe.... they dont really know how old that is.... same with some other structures around the world....

[@cattymajiv]

@@rogerelzenga4465 Few people would agree though. To most people, all of those are ancient. But I wonder why there has never been any archeology done there. I've seen 5 documentaries on it, and none say WHY no archeology has been done!

[@vinnievdk7425]

5:08 MMMM tasty none of them have marks around the lips of drinking ANYTHING. its easy to notice fake videos when you pay attention

[@marshalrather8008]

Albert Lin is my personal hero, I'm going to watch any and all Albert Lin content from now on. I am lucky the first thing I'm seeing from him is a topic that is truly fascinating, and he puts such a great spin on while not reinventing the wheel. Thank you National Geographic and Albert Lin!

[@ginanjarsatya1107]

In Indonesia, we have a song that goes "Nenek moyangku seorang pelaut, gemar mengarung luas samudra" which translates to "my ancestors are sailors, who like to sail through the vast ocean" So yeah, i believe that people who lived in archipelago back then had such an amazing navigation system which allows them to sail across the sea to so many other islands, just like those people who sailed from Micronesia to New Caledonia or vice versa

[@RiMUSiCEntertainmentGlobal]

Nama dari leluhurnya aja Sau Deuleur yaa.. Kayak Familiar sama Bahasa Sunda "Sadulur" yg artinya "Bersaudara'

[@notchbeard9007]

The way you don't belittle their culture but you also clearly imply that you don't buy into "magic" or "spirits" is EXACTLY what we need in documentaries. Respect their ways but make clear what is fact and what is fiction. Really enjoyed this Nan Madol piece.

[@lim8581]

Albert Lin's journey to Micronesia to explore Nan Madol is absolutely thrilling! It's incredible how National Geographic brings these hidden gems of history to light. Nan Madol, a marvel in the Pacific, is a testament to ancient ingenuity. Lin's exploration might unravel mysteries and offer insights into this enigmatic city. Can't wait to see what secrets and stories he uncovers from this ancient island city. It's like a real-life adventure unfolding right before our eyes!

[@paulinekuyper5016]

This is my first ever watch of Lost Cities; I certainly WILL be watching more! 😮

[@DennisCarron-s2h]

I have to thank you for this show, It's just amazing. and God bless you for showing the world that just because you may lose a leg. Doesn't mean you need to stop living! this inspires others like no one else has!

[@kuntul_burung]

The rocks used to built the structure are very similar or perhaps identical to the structure located in Gunung Padang Indonesia.

[@davidbeckenbaugh9598]

When I first heard of this city only about 8 years ago, my internet search for data on it could be gone through in less than two hours. Just rather short vid gave me more info in less than an hour than in several hours searching on my own. This was awesome, but left so much still left to discover....

[@shaneencalade4988]

So many things we don’t understand or even discovered. This earth has seen billions of people come and go with countless civilizations.

[@Reihanism73]

I am soooo glad that I stumbled upon this video! I learned so much and can't wait to explore more through your videos. Thank you, Albert!

[@vinnievdk7425]

5:08 MMMM tasty none of them have marks around the lips of drinking ANYTHING. its easy to notice fake videos when you pay attention

[@quietone748]

Fascinating report. I love the way the guide at the location is in flip flops going up the volcanic mountain and he's cautioning Albert to be careful climbing. :) Much respect to the ancestors and peoples of Micronesia.

[@juanitacamacho3690]

I had heard of these islands before but this is the first time I learned how big, how awesome, and how much effort it must have taken to build it. Excellent report. Thank you.

[@karenharrison885]

They were the vikings of the Pacific.

[@FrostyMuffinzTv]

Albert free climbing with a prosthetic is insane, many props to him

[@Musicismylove888]

Its absolutely fascinating to observe lost cities and lands. I can't help think the people of that time were far stronger because their diet was far more healthier. A great video to say the least.

[@ct1762]

not really. they had plenty of help and probably slave labor over hundreds of years.

[@Musicismylove888]

@@ct1762 I don't care.

[@Antoine-h5b]

Pour moi ils étaient plus grands et beaucoup plus fort et très intelligent 😅

[@nelidacayas6789]

it is also educational when the history is revealed. why it crumbled.. what happened to the people. it is also interesting to interview the elderlies.nthanks for this vidoe.

[@WenchNZ]

Its interesting that they say their rulers were not a very nice peoples to everyone and that was 800 odd yrs ago. About 800 odd years ago an angry war like people came to New Zealand (in the same region) and attempted to slaughter and cause problems with the original peoples already here. Their way around it was through "marriage" and then control. The people here were redheads with blue eyes, maori are black haired and brown eyed. The only original originals left are on chatham island, chased off the main land. Their guide looks very maori featured. Kava is a very popular drink in places like samoa etc @@nelidacayas6789

[@ShirleneHarnist]

Excellent footage, data gathering interviews etc - I read Nan Madol is universally accepted as the single most unexplained ancient structure. Fascinating. Thx Albert.

[@oncloud9_s]

It’s incredible. I’m really interested in learning about lost cities and ancient civilization so such videos like this one is definitely my fav. Thank you and your team

[@demonagalt3367]

There should be so many investigations going on here and dozens of other sites around the world! There push the boundaries of what we knew or thought we did! This is amazing human history!

[@amandapittar9398]

Dear Albert, thank you for doing this. Completely fascinating and I applaud your commitment to to the local culture and traditions. I love new technologies that “do no harm” - rather than the old 19th and early 20thC diggers and plodders - some no more than plunderers. When you described one of the stones as “big as a bus” , I suddenly understood the enormity of the question of how the structures were built. A huge question. How many people does it take to lift one of those stones that high, that accurately? Again and again? Big, big, HUGE quandary.

[@tenshimallows174]

this was so beautiful, I don't know why but my heart feels moved after watching and learning from this

[@naddyjo5465]

Thank you very much for showing our beautiful island of Pohnpei

[@RCnerd74]

Thanks to National Geographic for sharing these amazing documentations on KZbin. Really enjoy watching them. Remarkable productions❤❤❤

[@Zensei987]

Incredible I see origins of my culture, I’m French Polynesian and I lived on an atoll where “marae” or the religious place of ancestors were made with rocks, strangely all are not the same. On an atoll there’s no mountains only reef. Ancients tells us that some of the pieces used were picked on a mountain or on high island, in memory of the origin island from where the first family came. This two different side to side islands remind me the same stories of my people. Oral communication was very important at the time. in my opinion the connection so close with our nature as well as only oral communication, must have given language and words greater importance, and undoubtedly unimaginable cognitive capacities, the wisdom of the peoples of the Pacific as well as their power the "mana "is felt everywhere, in everything, surely they had the capacity to understand and read reality, in a transcandent way with stone and living things. 👻

[@adambotica6419]

I am New Zealander and that resonates very well. I was also hinking of Taputapuatea. Didn't they also make stone traps when the tide rise and then falls fish (Ika) get caught in the falling tide?

[@J_C95]

There is a lot of unprospected value in oral traditions and folklore around the world. I think the next 10 years are going to make this clear.

[@danieltangkilisan3074]

@@adambotica6419 Ika means fish in your language? In our language, 'ikan' means fish.

[@art_of_english]

@@danieltangkilisan3074 which language is that? Do you mean from French Polynesia?

[@Adrinacolacoprakashsinha]

Wow ! Amazing!

[@Trav-w5y]

My other island beautiful thank you sir Lin for such a beautiful documentary my father told me many stories of this place growing up there makes all the natives proud what they accomplished and thank you for showing the world our beautiful island

[@bryanl6744]

Who else is off da za

[@mandokg9730]

😂😂😂

[@williamallen3444]

Blowing rn

[@masamune2984]

Ummm….what?

[@tummyhurter32]

absolutely shmindoodled rn

[@Worsham0723]

​@@mandokg9730😅😅

[@DanteKenchi]

i think they only scratch the surface of how big Nan Madol truly is, so the speculation of it's age. The great Polynesian Empire is not a myth i think, spreading from Hawaii in the north, Easter Island in the east, New Zealand in the south, Philippines in the west and Nan Madol would make the centre of it. The capital city of this empire with their emperor living there. The mythical lost continent theory comes to mind lost with the great flood.

[@paultaeza15]

Whoever shot this, he did an amazing job! Lovin’ these kinds of documentary…

[@JenniferSmith-l9y]

This is so inspiring. Nainoa Thompson and his crew with the Polynesian Voyaging Society in Hawaii sails the Hokulea Canoe and navigates with the stars. Taught to them by Mau Piailug Master navigator from Micronesia. Hokulea has been sailing with her crew since 1976, from Hawaii to Tahiti and other islands and around the world. I think looking into Hokulea will widen your perception of knowledge, that is in this world some things go unnoticed. Thank you for sharing your passion with us! Mahalo.

[@howdoyouknowme9802]

so many forts and mounds in 🇹🇴 Tonga too, Wallis 🇼🇫 aswell!

[@Mama_lilith]

Awesome! After living in Hawaii for the past 15 years and learning about how they travelled the ocean long ago, I felt there had to be an older civilization that travelled all the island nations of the pacific.

[@carolinekanini6342]

I feel the same...I feel wierd when someone says many years ago people didn't have this or that..even with all the discoveries we have made we have prove of very advanced almost incomprehensible (by us) technology....But then we ignore that and call our technology the most advanced and ourselves modern humans...(I believe we are modern humans by the sense of time(period on earth) but we aren't the most advanced technology (civilization)....this earth is very very many years old...there were others...I feel we should not be comparing ourselves (especially technologywise) with past humans or whatever they were) I think we should only compete with US..2000 years ago and beyond...life happened.

[@NoelPhillip-zn8vw]

Check out lost continent of Mu

[@florvelaco5562]

All i can say is WOW...salute to all of you guys....❤ watching here from Bahrain...

[@marvinmartinez898]

i was wondering when this will make it on the national geographic channel. this is where my grandfathers from and i visited once and loved it. beautiful and friendly natives. very welcoming 🙏🏻 culture towards outsiders

[@sanjanaattanayake4231]

Mind blowing documentary! The way Dr Albert explored area with a bionic leg is impressive! Respect for everyone contributed in making this!

[@deliapeneyro2478]

What an awesome journey! Thank you, Mr. Lin and the National Geographic and its staff.

[@lindarushton6502]

Watching from far North Queensland Australia. Keep thinking the musics leading to the appearance of at least one crocodile or a shark. Its a great show, and I'm glad the reserarch into our ancient history is popular, finally, as i turn age 68. Waited a long time for scientists to make advances as we seeing the last few years. Good on you.

[@RicharDRobin56]

Thank you Albert. Love your shows with these antediluvian cities all around the world… the clues are gathering about an ancient civilization that we don’t know anything about, and that for some reason academics seems to totally dismiss… so thanks again, thanks the LiDAR and the drones, and can’t wait to see more

[@gointothedogs4634]

You're right they dismiss them because they have no answers for things that don't fit into their paradigms. Fabulous show!

[@JazelGumahadBanua]

Can we appreciate how Albert is really into researching and understanding AND also respecting the site.

[@laureen69]

That shot of you on the top of that rock, omg it's so magnificent I could cry.

[@arnark1166]

என்ன ஒரு சக்திவாய்ந்த மனிதர்களக வாழ்ந்து விட்டு அடையாளங்களையும் விட்டுச் சென்றுள்ளனர் Great people live in seaside. Thankyou showing

[@sekki194]

I am so grad to see the video whcih picked up this ruin. My grand father lived this island before WWII. I actually have never been there but heard some of the infos about it. It is so interesting.

[@AVOWIRENEWS]

Ah, the ghost cities of the Pacific sound like a fascinating subject! It's always intriguing to explore lost cities and uncover their mysteries. The Pacific region has such a rich and diverse history, and it's amazing how much there is still to learn about these ancient places. I wonder what kind of architectural and cultural secrets this episode might reveal about the past civilizations that once thrived there. What an interesting exploration into history and archaeology!

[@maolcogi]

People always wonder how they made stuff like this way back in the past. Remember people, these were humans, they were just as intelligent as we are now, less technology and less available knowledge doesn't automatically make them primitive cave men.

[@Sawneyy]

They were way more intelligent.

[@maolcogi]

@@Sawneyy no they were roughly as intelligent as we are now.

[@Sawneyy]

@@maolcogi the fact that there's so much we don't know and so much mystery surrounding all these buildings and technology which they used to build them makes me think that they were way intelligent and advanced. We are intelligent as well though, that's why we can agree to disagree.

[@maolcogi]

@@Sawneyy I guess? It's actually a pretty solid fact though that our biology hasn't changed over that much time and if anything we're more intelligent now because of modern medicine and modern nutrient dense food. But yeah sure let's "agree to disagree" ...

[@ingreedheys1602]

They simply knew how to do it but did not record it for posterity. Or maybe they did and we just can't decipher it. Why do we have to compare their knowledge and our knowledge? Let us just accept that they knew stuff we don't and we know stuff they did not. Nobody would want to build it these days. We have our ways If building and that's that. In a few hundred years somebody might wonder about it, too. So let' s simply respect their achievments for the time and not measure them with our sense of or our perception of intelligence.

[@ard8785]

I am from the Philippines 🇵🇭. I very rarely view documentaries because they are all the same - mostly commercialized... BUT this style of documentaries of Dr. Albert Lin is something new, his style of story-telling is high-intriguing and so intoxicating, his presentation so engrossing, so mystical... I have stopped viewing free movies on YT. I have become a staunch follower and viewer of Dr. Lin's documentaries....

[@gen8319]

This was beautiful. Always enjoyable and very interesting…

[@k2me126]

Big Fan of Mr. Albert Lin. He is an inspiration…

[@echoesOFendeavor-30]

Such information about Neanderthals is really amazing! This study opens up a new horizon to understand the cultural and physical differences between modern humans and Neanderthals. The depth of their strategic skills and lifestyle is truly amazing. Great presentation! 👏

[@cliffwoodbury5319]

Its going to be interesting to see the development of this find, as it may turn into these finds.... Because the Polynesians were already an impressive group of people do to their travels, but you add the addition of settlements like this and it just takes perception on them to another level.

[@alexsetterington3142]

This is not a new find. Nan Madol is very well known for very long time

[@cliffwoodbury5319]

@@alexsetterington3142 first time for me... Have they found any other sites like this in Polynesia!

[@dotoko1998]

It has been known by the people of Phonepei since it was built....and they are Micronesians, not Polynesians.@@alexsetterington3142

[@tysoneram6696]

Stop it. As an islander we can't claim and divide bit rather join our history together to paint this lost piece of ourselves . Because weather yall know the oral history here or not the bottom line is that we as islander hold a very sacred knowledge which even includes the knowledge of the stars. And if you look at each of our culture we share a lot in common from war battles to spiritual realms and the supernatural. What if these were never just legends but real shut that the world if just now finding out about ?

[@joesanchez979]

Albert Lin he's finally back.😊

[@CharGC123]

He's an inspiration to all not letting his injury slow him down and moving on!

[@nadiarya1795]

Wow, that's just amazing. And the rock structure of Nan Madol, somehow look exactly like the stone structure at gunung padang-Indonesia, just crazy.... Imagine if they perhaps the same civilization that built those structure....

[@alexsetterington3142]

Similar Basalt columns but structure looks nothing alike

[@dwvogan]

​@@alexsetterington3142 Very good point. But a possible link in quarrying methodology. I am not an expert on anything to do with quarrying, but if both sites had their stone quarried using similar techniques, then that could point to some sort cultural link in how stone was obtained. it could also just as easily mean this particular type of basalt in the pacific needed to be quarried like this out of necessity and independently developed the same way in two different places too. My heart is set on there being a link in the quarrying methodology, but it would need more research and evidence, possibly another independent site or two (preferably at different time periods too) utilizing the same quarrying methods.

[@denismortenson5451]

Dear Albert - there is so much lost history on our planet. Here's a challenge for you: Investigate the motivations people had to build living spaces underground. There are many vast underground living spaces around the world. Why? How? When? What were the builders afraid of that would make them go to this effort? Giants? War? The Flood?

[@vavilovasvetlana9044]

I had an amazing impression from watching this video and learned a lot about a topic that interests me . Thank you very much.

[@jahreidjade]

hopefully sooner a lot of people will open up their minds about our history !. continue to spread everyone about our real history!. salute from phils .

[@mushroommalo]

We are seafaring men, we are people of the sea connected by the sea. Here in the Pacific our islands may be small and it may be disappearing by the rapid sea level rise but that is where our strength lies. That is our identity. We are voyagers that conquered the oceans vast and surrounding us and have lived expertly all these years even now. This situation may be confusing to many as it is painfully real to us but in the end we belong to the sea.

[@DeenaFix-zr4ew]

I have watched many shows on Nan Madol. This is the most interesting and by far the most informative! I want to watch all of his shows... You were able to get way more information from the locals.... WOW 🤯

[@Jin_Raiden]

Probably because of the amount of respect and genuine interest he seems to have not only for the past but for the current people and traditions of the land.

[@PabloBrown-wx6rr]

For those who don't know , this is micronesia on the island of pohnpei

[@shirleylarose4038]

Oh my goodness Albert, this is mind blowing 🤩🙏🙏🙏

[@Conniekool]

This was a very informative film. I thank the whole crew for bringing this to us.

[@brandonmckirgan407]

I just wanna say Thanks for all that National Geographic does. This is insane.

[@berniegrong5388]

I’m from Micronesia and we have legends explaining how these structures were formed

[@charleskavoukjian3441]

Care to elaborate for us non Micronesian folk? Thanks!

[@alexsetterington3142]

That's nice. It's really cool sometimes when people provide example after saying they know something.

[@berniegrong5388]

Sorry all, I was busy doing this thing called living my life. Basically legends state that ancient Gods created these structures. The built an ancient city and ruled over the people when Gods lived among regular people. There is more but you would have to do your own research. There are legends with multiple stories but it would take too much time for me to share here. I recommend looking into it

[@CassidyFelix]

​@@berniegrong5388extraterrestrial no other answer. I was born and raised in pohnpei and this site puzzled my brain growing up. I read the book called chariots of the Gods and the book kind of educate me about these kinds of deep unknown places on this planet..when people say magic I can only think of aliens

[@tristaff]

this video is just one of the masterpieces NatGeo ever made! Trully wonderful✨✨

[@beefkelaguen]

These rock formations are all over Micronesia. I walked down a stone path that went from the village all the way tot the ocean. Thousands of huge unexplainable rocks. Insane.

[@rogerelzenga4465]

only 800 years ago..... its not that unexplainable..... the greeks predate this by 1500 years.... Egyptians by 5000....

[@NigelAnderson-iu2bs]

You're an inspiration dude, Kia Kaha (stay strong) from New Zealand

[@lorikendrick5076]

I have always been astonished at Nan Midol and this was was so very interesting. It's hard to wrap around my head how this was done. Fascinating.

[@Truthseeker371]

Less known to the international archaeologists, the Java civilisation is amazing to explore. Those people are said to have taught rice planting, navigating so far as to the West Africa, trading in the Pacific Ocean, and even going up to the Northern Pacific Ocean. So much more to explore and amazed at.

[@suchindranathaiyer494]

Morris West's "The Navigator" which I read while in my Post Grad (1977) gives an excellent premonitions to this.

[@gladyshancock6601]

wow the most interesting program I have ever seen, I couldn't stop watching!!😊😊😊Thank You!

[@fansizhe9997]

He’s so lucky to be able to see this incredible place!!!😲👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😍😍😍

[@durtcobain8539]

Best job ever , im jealous ☹️

[@dingobonza]

One of my bucketlist destinations. Thank you for posting

[@johnbooth1110]

Albert Lin, my mentor died in 2010, He had been to Nan Madol in the 1940's he told me the japanese were there doing a Archaeology survey, he said they took a number of coffins away,

[@fritzweilbacher138]

Thank you for putting my island on KZbin. Proud pohnpeian

[@ChrisLaprise-p8n]

Ladar is amazing. This team is amazing too. Excellent video!

[@jamesmwangi6816]

Watching from Nairobi, Kenya. Thrilling documentaries you make Mr Albert.

[@jonathanlanglois2742]

20:30 I have some reservations about that particular representation of what it might have looked like. How do we know that theses were small islands? How would they have carried stones that large in the first place over water? It does not make sense at all. The more likely explanation is that all of it was above water 800 years ago. We know as a fact that most islands in the pacific are slowly sinking. This is especially true of coral reefs, sand bars, and old volcanic islands. They are also eroding away. Hence, the more likely conclusion is that this was abandoned as a result of the natural processes of erosion and the sinking of the island.

[@iamfrickincool]

Yes the sea level has been rising, and plates shift. But that is also left up to representation I have no idea if it raised that area or lowered it in combination with the sea level there is no knowing without research but it's a good point. I don't know the answer

[@armorclasshero2103]

Only about a centimeter per year, bud

[@jonathanlanglois2742]

@@armorclasshero2103 You do realise that would be 8 meters plus erosion, right? To be honest, I highly doubt it was ever anywhere near that high about the water line to start with. It was most likely built barely above water level right next to the shoreline that existed at the time. It is only a meter or two underwater at this point. It is more than reasonable to beleive that 800 years can do that much.

[@supayota7265]

I've grown up watching Indiana Jones. And seeing him venture scares me thinking a trap may set off... However, I'm thankful for your passion and your crew to make history come back to life.

[@tobascoheat6582]

Such a fascinating documentary!!! Thank you!! 👍👍❤😊😊

[@SerenePlanets-ry3tw]

Beautiful this place, brought back from its grave, only for you. And you didn't believe you were loved.😊