EASTER ISLAND: Tongan pyramids of LAPAHA ???? and the ahu (platforms) for Moai are same!
Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Pacific Ocean - comparing the local moai platforms (Ahu) and the Tongan pyramids of Lapaha, the architecture. Here's an exclusive study of the Ahu (platforms) of Easter Island (where the Moai, the statues, stand on) and for the first time one historian dares to draw parallels between the Royal Tongan pyramids of Tonga in Lapaha and the later Ahu (after the 13th century) of Easter Island. Conclusion: The Tongans have influenced the architecture and layout of the Ahu platforms on Easter Island.
Easter Island, a Chilean territory, is a remote volcanic island in Polynesia. Its native name is Rapa Nui. It’s famed for archaeological sites, including nearly 900 monumental statues called moai, created by inhabitants during the 13th–16th centuries. The moai are carved human figures with oversize heads, often resting on massive stone pedestals called ahus. Ahu Tongariki has the largest group of upright moai.
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The village of Mu'a, about 12 kilometres from the current capital of Tonga, Nuku'alofa, is the site of the third capital of Ancient Tonga, having been relocated from the Heketa-Ha'amonga area around the 13th Century until the 19th Century. It is located in the eastern district of Tongatapu.
Lapaha, which is situated at the north-eastern part of Mu'a, is said to have been the permanent home and centre of chiefly power of the Tu'i Tonga. It is also famous for being the geographic centre of the Tongan maritime chiefdom during the reign of Tu'i Tongas from the 13th to the 19th Centuries.
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New discovery visit Tonga Island pyramids google earth Orion constellation Mu'a Lapaha megalith Tomb
Visit Tonga Islands Pyramids with google earth and watch their relation with the orion constellation in the sky. It seems that they have a similar position with the stars of orion belt. Is it a coincidence, whereas Egyptian pyramids and others around the world suggest also the same ? Were they conected? Are these Pacific sea old constructions, ruins of old Mu or altantid legendary lost continents ? How were they built? Ancient advanced technology ?
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FUTUNA island: Stunning LAVA PYRAMIDS ???? (Wallis and Futuna, Pacific Ocean)
Futuna Island, Pacific Ocean - the stunning Lava Pyramids in Futuna island, Pacific Ocean. Let's visit the island of Futuna, part of the Territory of the Wallis and Futuna Islands, which is a French island collectivity in the South Pacific. We are visiting the island of Futuna which is an 80 km2 (30 sq mi) island with a population of 3,225 and a maximum elevation of 500 m (1,600 ft) in the Pacific Ocean. In Futuna we are going to visit the lava pyramids created many years ago from a volcanic explosion. As the lava flowed towards the sea, after a volcanic explosion on Futuna, it cooled rapidly and formed Futuna's stunning lava pyramids.
Futuna is where Pierre Chanel was martyred in 1841, becoming Polynesia's only Catholic saint. The cathedral of Poi now stands on the site where he was martyred.
We are going to view the spectacular pyramids, formed thousands of years ago from volcanic explosions and lava flows and located on the rough eastern coast of Futuna, in the French territory of Wallis and Futuna in the Pacific Ocean.
Wallis and Futuna, officially the Territory of the Wallis and Futuna Islands, is a French island collectivity in the South Pacific between Tuvalu to the northwest, Fiji to the southwest, Tonga to the southeast, Samoa to the east, and Tokelau to the northeast.
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TONGA: Capital of NUKU'ALOFA ????, top sites to see! (Pacific Ocean)
City of Nuku'alofa in Tonga, Pacific Ocean - full tour of Nuku'alofa, top sites to see in Nuku'alofa in Tonga, Pacific Ocean! Let's walk along Tonga's beautiful capital, the city of Nuku'alofa and let's visit the most interesting and historic sites. Nukuʻalofa is the capital of Tonga. Nukuʿalofa is located on the north coast of the island of Tongatapu, in the country's southernmost island group.
Nukuʿalofa, capital and chief port of Tonga, on the northern shore of Tongatapu Island, in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. Nukuʿalofa's, capital and chief port of Tonga, on the northern shore of Tongatapu Island, is in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. Nukuʿalofa's deep-draft harbour is protected by reefs. Nukuʿalofa's landmarks include the Royal Palace (1865–67, home of the Tongan royal family), on the seafront at the end of the old wharf, and the Royal Tombs. deep-draft harbour is protected by reefs. Landmarks include the Royal Palace (1865–67, home of the Tongan royal family), on the seafront at the end of the old wharf, and the Royal Tombs.
Tonga is a Polynesian kingdom of more than 170 South Pacific islands, many uninhabited, most lined in white beaches and coral reefs and covered with tropical rainforest. The main island, Tongatapu, is protected by lagoons and limestone cliffs. It’s home to the rural capital of Nuku'alofa, as well as beach resorts, plantations and the Ha'amonga ʻa Maui, a monumental coral gate from the 1200s.
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WALLIS: The historic Tongan ???? Fort Talietumu (Wallis and Futuna, Pacific Ocean)
Fort Talietumu, Wallis island (Uvea), Pacific Ocean - the Tongan fort Talietumu on the island of Wallis of Wallis and Futuna in the Pacific Ocean. Let's travel to the island of Wallis in the Pacific Ocean and let's walk around the Tongan fort Talietumu located in the remote island of Wallis, of the French territory of Wallis and Futuna in the Pacific Ocean. This is the Tongan fort of Talietumu, built in the 1400s during the peak of the Tongan Empire in the Pacific.
The Tongan fort Talietumu or Kolo Nui is an archaeological site in Wallis and Futuna in the southwestern part of the Pacific Ocean.
Talietumu is situated about 9 km (5.6 mi) southwest of the capital of Mata-Utu and northeast of Halalo in the Mu'a district on Wallis Island (Uvea).
The Tongan fort Talietumu was a fortified Tongan settlement called Kolo Nui and the whole fortress is surrounded by a strong defensive wall build of basalt with several entrances.[2] Inside the fort there are a few preserved buildings and structures, lawns and the central elevated platform called Talietumu (a Marae or Mala´e, Sacred Place). The platform is of circular prolonged shape upon a circular stockade base. Raised walkways paved in stone start from the mala'e and radiate outward from within the fort.
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Wallis and Futuna is a French island collectivity in the South Pacific between Tuvalu to the northwest, Fiji to the southwest, Tonga to the southeast, Samoa to the east, and Tokelau to the northeast. Though both French and Polynesian, Wallis and Futuna is distinct from the entity known as French Polynesia.
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TOP 10 Places to Visit in Tonga
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10. Lifuka
Lifuka is an island in the Kingdom of Tonga. It is located within the Haʻapai Group in the centre of the country, to northeast of the national capital of Nukuʻalofa.
09. Pangai
Pangai is the administrative capital village of the Haʻapai Group in Tonga.
08. Niuatoputapu
Niuatoputapu is a high island in the island nation of Tonga, Pacific Ocean, its highest point being at 157 m. Its name means sacred island. Older European names for the island are Traitors island or Keppel island.
07. Foa
Foa is an island in Tonga. It is located within the Haʻapai group in the centre of the country, to northeast of the national capital of Nukuʻalofa. Foa is linked to adjacent Lifuka Island by a causeway, and is located 640 metres northeast of Lifuka.
06. ʻEua
ʻEua is a smaller but still major island in the kingdom of Tonga. It is close to Tongatapu, but forms a separate administrative division. It has an area of 87.44 km², and a population in 2011 of 5,016 people.
05. Haʻapai
Haʻapai is a group of islands, islets, reefs and shoals with an area of 109.30 square kilometres in the central part of the Kingdom of Tonga, with the Tongatapu group to the south and the Vavaʻu group to the north.
04. Neiafu
Neiafu is the second-largest town in Tonga with a population of about 6,000. It is situated beside the Port of Refuge, a deep-water harbour on the south coast of Vavaʻu, the main island of the Vavaʻu archipelago in northern Tonga.
03. Vavaʻu
Vavaʻu is the island group of one large island and 40 smaller ones in Tonga. It is part of Vavaʻu District which includes several other individual islands.
02. Tongatapu
Tongatapu is the main island of Tonga, a Polynesian archipelago. The Tongan capital city, Nuku‘alofa, on the north coast, is home to the waterfront Royal Palace. Indoor and outdoor stalls at the Talamahu Market sell tropical produce plus local arts and crafts. In the east of the island is the ancient capital Mu’a, now an archaeological site with centuries-old, pyramid-like royal tombs and burial mounds.
01. Nukuʻalofa
Nukuʻalofa is the capital of Tonga. It is located on the north coast of the island of Tongatapu, in the southernmost island group of Tonga.
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From one end of the island to the other in Tonga. Ha'amonga 'a Maui Trilithon & Ha'atafu Beach
TONGA'S stunning churches ⛪ in Nuku'alofa, let's go see them!
Nuku'alofa, Island of Tongatapu, Tonga - the magnificent churches of Nuku'alofa, island of Tongatapu in Tonga, Pacific Ocean. Let's travel to Tonga in the Pacific Ocean, to the island of Tongatapu and let's visit 6 of Nuku'alofa's largest churches (on Sunday mornings) and let's experience their beautiful architecture. A wonderful tour of the stunning churches of the city of Nuku'alofa on the island of Tongatapu in Tonga, Pacific Ocean.
Nukuʻalofa is the capital of the Kingdom of Tonga. It is located on the north coast of the island of Tongatapu, in the southernmost island group of Tonga.
Tonga is a Polynesian kingdom of more than 170 South Pacific islands, many uninhabited, most lined in white beaches and coral reefs and covered with tropical rainforest. The main island, Tongatapu, is protected by lagoons and limestone cliffs. It’s home to the rural capital of Nuku'alofa, as well as beach resorts, plantations and the Ha'amonga ʻa Maui, a monumental coral gate from the 1200s.
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17 Best Tourist Attractions to Visit in Tonga | Travel Video | Travel Guide | SKY Travel
17 Best Tourist Attractions to Visit in Tonga | Travel Video | Travel Guide | SKY Travel
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Cinematic Tonga
Cinematic montage of the two weeks I spent in Tonga during the Coronation of King Tupou VI.
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TUKU FONUA
In the early 1800's the first king of a united Tonga, King Siaosi Tupou I, celebrated the giving of Tonga to God in the northern Tongan islands of Vava'u at a place forever known as Pouono. This film chronicles the event and its significance as described by several renowned scholars of ancient Tongan and Polynesian history. It is a story of great devotion and faith in the face of European colonisation in the Pacific. Presented by Dr Eric B. Shumway and produced by myself with Dr. Vernice Wineera, this program will open your eyes to the unique culture and customs of Tonga as they relate to this pivotal event of 200 years ago.
Tonga Yachting Guide - What to do When Traveling to Tonga ????️
Tonga Yachting Guide
Recently, Tonga Kingdom has transformed into a center of attraction for tourists on a transpacific yacht cruise. The islands are a must-see on a sailing trip, with Vava'u maze of inlets, Ha'apai uncharted islands, and The Niuas and Eua isolated islands.
The coral atoll of Tongatapu serves as the principal island in this endearing archipelago. The Ha'apai island group offers a wide range of activities to accommodate every visitor, including horseback riding, snorkeling, and hiking. The Vava'u group, known as Tonga's adventure capital, is a top sailing location and the location of the stunning Port of Refuge Harbour.
The island of Niuas is one of the most sought-after islands for distant isolation because it is home to a scattering of rural settlements and beautiful beaches. The island of Eua is ideal for hikers and nature lovers, covered in lush hills and teeming with wildlife.
5 Days in Tonga
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This is the first of four travel vlogs that Kolani and I filmed during our trip over the holidays. We spent a week in Tonga, and a week in New Zealand. We visited many beautiful places, which I’ll link below so you can check them out too! Make sure to give this video a thumbs up and subscribe for more great content.
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Sandy Beach Resort Ha'apai islands Tonga
Ben & Di recently visited the Ha'apai Island group in the Kingdom of Tonga to shoot an episode of INTO WATER & BEYOND. During their visit they stayed at Sandy Beach Resort. Here are some of their moments from their adventures around this south pacific island paradise.
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TONGA: Scenic bus ride ???? to Nuku'alofa in Tongatapu, let's go!
Island of Tongatapu, Tonga, Pacific Ocean - bus ride to Nuku'alofa in Tonga. Let's travel to Tonga in the Pacific Ocean and let's enjoy views of the island of Tongatapu from a bus window. Here, I am riding the bus back to the capital of Tonga, the beautiful city of Nuku'alofa from the famous blowholes and I decided to videotape the ride back. Enjoy the views of the bus ride around the island of Tongatapu in Tonga, Pacific Ocean.
Nukuʻalofa is the capital of Tonga. It is located on the north coast of the island of Tongatapu, in the country's southernmost island group.
Tonga is a Polynesian kingdom of more than 170 South Pacific islands, many uninhabited, most lined in white beaches and coral reefs and covered with tropical rainforest. The main island, Tongatapu, is protected by lagoons and limestone cliffs. It’s home to the rural capital of Nuku'alofa, as well as beach resorts, plantations and the Ha'amonga ʻa Maui, a monumental coral gate from the 1200s.
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FUTUNA: World's last cannibalism site ????, wow! (Wallis & Futuna, Pacific Ocean)
Island of Futuna, Pacific Ocean - site of last cannibalism in Futuna island, Pacific Ocean. Let's travel to the remote island of Futuna in the South Pacific Ocean and let's visit the world's last historic site where cannibalism was practiced until 1868. This is the world's last existing cannibalism site that can be visited and it is treated with religious respect, watch the video and you will learn quite a bit about it.
We are visiting Futuna which is an 80 km2 (30 sq mi) island with a population of 3,225 and a maximum elevation of 500 m (1,600 ft) in the Pacific Ocean, belonging to the French overseas collectivity of Wallis and Futuna. It is one of the Hoorn Islands or Îles Horne, nearby Alofi being the other. They are both a remnant of an old extinct volcano, now bordered with a fringing reef.
Futuna is where Pierre Chanel was martyred in 1841, becoming Polynesia's only Catholic saint. The cathedral of Poi now stands on the site where he was martyred.
Futuna takes its name from an endonym derived from the local futu, meaning fish-poison tree.
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Ha'amonga a Maui And Paepae 'o Telea Ancient Tombs, Tongatapu, Tonga 101st Ntion Visited July 20190
Ha'amonga a Maui And Paepae 'o Telea Ancient Tombs, Tongatapu, Tonga 101st Ntion Visited July 20190
EASTER ISLAND'S prehistoric caves of Ana Te Pahu (Pacific Ocean) #travel #easterisland
Easter Island (Rapa Nui) - exploring the volcanic cave of Ana Te Pahu in Easter Island. Let's travel to Easter Island (Rapa Nui) in the Pacific Ocean and let's visit the volcanic cave of Ana Te Pahu (also known as the Banana Cave). The volcanic eruptions that gave rise to Easter Island thousands of years ago, created lava channels that cover much of the subsoil. Ana Te Pahu, located on the foothill of the Maunga Terevaka, is the largest cavern on the island and the best example of these large volcanic tubes.
The largest cave on Easter Island, Ana Te Pahu is also called Banana Cave. Ana Te Pahu is just a few minutes away from Ahu Akivi. A staircase leads down into the cave complex of Ana Te Pahu at Easter Island. Here you can see a lot of banana trees. That’s also the reason for the nickname Banana Cave. The banana plants and the cave are really worth a visit and are very photogenic.
Probably, Ana Te Pahu solidified thousands of years ago during the eruption of Maunga Hiva Hiva, a small crater that caused the last lava spill. The latest explorations, carried out by several speleologists, have discovered that it is formed by several underground chambers interconnected whose total route exceeds 7 kilometers in length.
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TAHITI'S sacred religious sites (Marae) in the Pacific Ocean #travel #tahiti
Tahiti, Pacific Ocean - tour of ancient religious sites (Marae) in Tahiti, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean. Let's visit 3 ancient religious sacred sites (marae) in the beautiful island of Tahiti in the Pacific Ocean. A marae, malaʻe, meʻae or malae in Tahiti is a communal or sacred place that serves religious and social purposes in Tahiti. The marae are part of the great enigmas of the South Pacific and especially of tahiti. The marae were places of sacred worship and open-air temples of ancient pagan rituals. Today, in Tahiti, the “marae” fascinate, attract and at the same time, get us a bit worried and confused…
Here, I have selected 3 sites that are very different from each other and we will learn a lot of facts about their construction, function, etc.
Tahiti is the largest island in French Polynesia, the South Pacific archipelago. Shaped like a figure-8, it's divided into Tahiti Nui (the larger, western section) and Tahiti Iti (the eastern peninsula). With black-sand beaches, lagoons, waterfalls and 2 extinct volcanoes, it's a popular vacation destination. Explored by Captain James Cook in the 18th century, it was also often painted by French artist Paul Gauguin.
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Island of NIUE: Stunning stalactites of Avaiki Cave (Pacific Ocean) #travel #niue
Island of Niue, Pacific Ocean - stunning Avaiki Cave in Niue. Let's go to the amazingly beautiful island nation of Niue in the Pacific Ocean and let's visit the spectacular cave of Avaiki Cave with the world's most magnificent stalactites. Avaiki Cave in located on the West side of Niue, North of Alofi, just a little bit before Palaha Cave. Avaiki Cave used to be an exclusive place for the ancient kings of Niue, and if you see it with your own eyes, you'll understand why.
In reality, Avaiki Cave has two caves in the same complex. One at the entrance full of huge stalactites, stalagmites & pillars, plus another cave to the right. You can access the second cave form the first (but do not go down) or to access the sea water pool inside the cave you must walk on the reef flat. It is very difficult to say which cave is more beautiful.
Niue is a small island nation in the South Pacific Ocean. It’s known for its limestone cliffs and coral-reef dive sites. Migrating whales swim in Niue's waters between July and October. In the southeast is the Huvalu Forest Conservation Area, where trails through fossilized coral forests lead to the Togo and Vaikona chasms. The northwest is home to the rock pools of Avaiki Cave and the naturally formed Talava Arches.
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