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Editor's Choice

The Northern Mariana Islands preserve a complex history ranging from ancient Chamorro heritage to pivotal World War II landmarks. This selection highlights megalithic latte stones at the House of Taga and Mochong, alongside significant wartime sites like the Atomic Bomb Loading Pits on Tinian and the Last Command Post. Natural features include the protected marine sanctuary of Mañagaha and the limestone formations of Bird Island, while Banzai Cliff serves as a solemn memorial to the 1944 Battle of Saipan.

Editor's Choice — 地图

A

Banzai Cliff Memorial

A historic site on Saipan's northern tip where thousands of Japanese civilians and soldiers jumped to their deaths during the 1944 Battle of Saipan. It features numerous commemorative monuments and overlooks the Philippine Sea.

B

Bird Island Overlook

A scenic viewpoint overlooking a limestone islet and marine sanctuary. The island serves as a nesting ground for brown boobies and other seabirds, surrounded by a coral reef and turquoise waters.

C

Mañagaha

A small islet off Saipan's west coast known for white sand beaches and coral reefs. It is the burial site of Carolinian Chief Aghurubw and is designated as a marine conservation area.

D

House of Taga

An archaeological site on Tinian featuring the largest latte stones in the Mariana Islands. These prehistoric limestone pillars, capped with hemispherical stones, served as the foundation for a legendary Chamorro chief's residence.

E

Old Japanese Hospital Museum

Built in 1926 during the Japanese Mandate era, this reinforced concrete structure survived the 1944 bombardment. It now houses the NMI Museum of History and Culture, containing artifacts from the Spanish, German, and Japanese periods.

F

Atomic bomb Loading Pits

Two excavated pits at North Field on Tinian where the 'Little Boy' and 'Fat Man' atomic bombs were loaded onto B-29 bombers before the missions to Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945.

G

Last Command Post

A natural cave bunker at the base of Marpi Cliff used by Japanese commanders during the final stages of the Battle of Saipan. The site displays rusted tanks, cannons, and war debris.

H

Mochong Latte Site

An ancient Chamorro village site on Rota featuring well-preserved latte stone sets. It represents one of the largest concentrations of prehistoric stone pillars used for traditional dwelling foundations in the archipelago.