Rova of Antananarivo Antananarivo, Madagascar Rova in March 2004, showing destruction of all but the chapel (right) and the stone encasement of Manjakamiadana (center), with western wall partially collapsed Rova of Antananarivo Coordinates 18°55′23″S 47°31′55″E﻿ / ﻿18.923°S 47.532°E﻿ / -18.923; 47.532 Type Rova Site information Controlled by Madagascar Condition severely damaged by fire in 1995 restoration in progress since 1997 Site history Built c. 1610–1625 In use early 17th century–1897 Events Second Madagascar expedition Garrison information Occupants Rulers of the Merina Kingdom