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Historic Sites Attractions In Raiatea

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Ra'iātea, is the second largest of the Society Islands, after Tahiti, in French Polynesia. The island is widely regarded as the 'centre' of the eastern islands in ancient Polynesia and it is likely that the organised migrations to Hawai'i, New Zealand and other parts of East Polynesia started at Ra'iātea. A traditional name for the island is Havai'i, homeland of the Māori people.Situated on the south east coast is the historical Taputapuātea which was established by 1000 AD. The main township on Ra'iātea is 'Uturoa, the administrative centre for the Leeward Islands . There are also colleges which serve as the main educational location for secondar...
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Historic Sites Attractions In Raiatea

  • 1. Marae Taputapuātea Opoa
    Marae Taputapuatea is a large marae complex at Opoa in Taputapuatea, on the south eastern coast of Raiatea. The site features a number of marae and other stone structures and was once considered the central temple and religious center of Eastern Polynesia. In 2017 the Taputapuatea area was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list with Taputapuatea marae being described as the heart of the site.
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