History of The Federated States of Micronesia - Pre-colonial History

Pre-colonial History

The ancestors of the Micronesians settled there over 4,000 years ago. A decentralized chieftain-based system eventually evolved into a more centralized economic and religious Micronesian Empire centered on Yap and Pohnpei.

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