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| − | '''Ambatomanga is one of the so-called [[Twelve Sacred Hills]] outside of [[Antananarivo]]. Located about 37 kilometres east of the capital, Ambatomanga | + | '''Ambatomanga is one of the so-called [[Twelve Sacred Hills]] outside the city boundaries of [[Antananarivo]]. Located about 37 kilometres east of the capital, Ambatomanga marks the border between the Merina and Bezanozano territories.''' |
Ambatomanga literally means "the blue rock". During the times of the Merina Kingdom, the location was residence for relatives of [[Andrianampoinimerina - King of Merina Kingdom|King Andrianampoinimerina]]. | Ambatomanga literally means "the blue rock". During the times of the Merina Kingdom, the location was residence for relatives of [[Andrianampoinimerina - King of Merina Kingdom|King Andrianampoinimerina]]. | ||
| − | The area of Ambatomanga offers great hiking opportunities. Hikers will walk along small rivers, pass green rice fields and small villages where visitors can watch raffia weavers and | + | The area of Ambatomanga offers great hiking opportunities. Hikers will walk along small rivers, pass green rice fields and small villages where visitors can watch raffia weavers and blacksmiths at their work. A nearby attraction is the <!-- Madagascar's?? --> first Protestant missionary station. |
Revision as of 08:18, 15 November 2012
Ambatomanga is one of the so-called Twelve Sacred Hills outside the city boundaries of Antananarivo. Located about 37 kilometres east of the capital, Ambatomanga marks the border between the Merina and Bezanozano territories.
Ambatomanga literally means "the blue rock". During the times of the Merina Kingdom, the location was residence for relatives of King Andrianampoinimerina.
The area of Ambatomanga offers great hiking opportunities. Hikers will walk along small rivers, pass green rice fields and small villages where visitors can watch raffia weavers and blacksmiths at their work. A nearby attraction is the first Protestant missionary station.
