The city was built from granite stones, layered to form walls within which huts were erected to house the city's occupants. It's important to note that no cement was used in the construction of the city and the stones were fitted strategically to allow air to penetrate the walls, cooling the entire city. UNESCO recognized these ruins as a cultural heritage site in 1986.
Ban kuyasifu mataifa ya Caribbean kwa juhudi zao za kusaidi nchi ya Haiti Katibu Mkuu wa Umoja wa Mataifa Ban Ki Moon amesifu mataifa ya eneo la Caribbean kwa juhudi zao za kusaidia nchi ya Haiti kufuatia tetemeko kubwa la ardhi iliyokumba nchi hiyo mwezi wa Januari mwaka huu, na kuhimiza mataifa hayo kuzidi kusaidia kwani taifa hilo litahitaji usaidizi wa kimataifa. 05/07/2010 | Jamii: Habari za wiki | Kusoma Zaidi » Ni muhimu kuwawezesha wanawake ili kufikia Malengo ya Maendeleo ya Milenia: UM