Royal Hill of Ambohimanga
The Royal Hill of Ambohimanga consists of a royal city and burial site, and an ensemble of sacred places. It is the cradle of the kingdom and the dynasty that has made Madagascar a modern state, internationally acknowledged since 1817.
It is associated with strong feelings of national identity and has maintained its spiritual and sacred character for the past 500 years.
It remains a place of worship for pilgrims from Madagascar and other countries.