KOROR STATE GOVERNMENT MARINE TOUR GUIDE ... - C3

ight red earth which, like a similar depression
found at Taberrakl, is believed to have been used for
mixing paint. (Osborne 1966)
Ngerechong Ngerechong • • Inhabitants helped Koror’s noblemen to avenge
Ibedul’s death.
Building remains are found there possible from the
Japanese time.
Most of the sites mentioned above are known sites of historical and cultural importance.
Not to mention, several others sites in the main islands (Oreor, Ngarekebesang, and
Malakal) of Koror. However many of the sites are not easily accessible and are not
areas open for visitors. Sites that are well-known attractions utilized by tourist and locals
are the Japanese Zero and Ngeremdiu beach area & Lighthouse/Todai Trail.
Also it should be noted that with many cultural/historical sites, there is the dilemma of
having a vast amount of cultural information about some sites while others have very
little information. Another difficult circumstance is the substance of the cultural
information. Despite the fact that studies on ancient settlements in the Rock Islands
have been documented, the local traditional importance of sites are only available for a
few sites while the others are unknown. The essentials about culture and history are on
hand for areas such as Ulong and Ngeremdiu. The other sites however still need to be
further assessed and established by Koror State and the Bureau of Cultural Affairs as
registered cultural sites and if the sites are suitable visitor attractions. For more
information on cultural and historical sites please contact the Koror State Community &
Cultural Affairs or the national government Bureau of Arts & Culture.
Information Source: Koror State Department of Conservation and Law Enforcement
94