2024

THE ROYAL MAUSOLEUMS OF THE ISLAND QUEENS

Religious buildings

The Mahabo de Manongarivo is a place of pilgrimage, and the bodies of Queen Binao (19th century) and her brother lie in this mausoleum. A little further on, the Mahabo d'Ambalarafia houses the tomb of Queen Tsiomeko. To visit these sites, where ceremonies are regularly held, you need to contact the Fokonolona. You must respect the rituals: offer a symbolic sum (we recommend 5,000 Ar per person) and a small bottle of rum, then respect the fady.

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THE ROYAL MAUSOLEUMS OF THE ISLAND QUEENS

Religious buildings
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