The Taputapuatea marae in Raiatea includes a number of distinct marae, all contructed in a similar fashion. They all include a paved courtyard, sometimes enclosed by a low wall. All include a number of upright stones that represent the position of the gods and the family members. Near the Marae were a number of educational plaques, one of which describes the history of the Marae.
History of the Marae
SOURCE: History of the Marae (Raiatea, French Polynesia); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 09 April 2016.
Marae 2
SOURCE: Marae 2 (Raiatea, French Polynesia); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 09 April 2016.
Marae Hauviri
SOURCE: Marae Hauviri (Raiatea, French Polynesia); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 09 April 2016.
Banyan Tree (Ficus benghalensis)
SOURCE: Banyan Tree (Ficus benghalensis) (Raiatea, French Polynesia); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 09 April 2016.
Copyright © 2016 by Stephen J. Danko
