Coral Masonry

The old town centre consists of large houses built in coral stone and mangrove timber. (AB ev)

Part of the original construction material (AB ev)

"Local materials such as coral stone, lime, coconut palm, mangrove poles and coral rag were used in the construction of the houses, tombs, and mosques." - AB Evaluation

In the structure of the ramparts, coral is frequently used along with granite (unesco website)

In Getsemani

coastal coral building traditions (AB ev)

Miag-ao Church and Paoay Church