Marae
Marae is a historical site in Hiva-Oa, Marquesas Islands. Marae is situated nearby to the peak Temetiu, as well as near the town Atuona.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Temetiu.
Temetiu
Peak
Photo: Sémhur, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Temetiu is the South Marquesan name for the highest peak of the mountain ridge that rises above the western end of Ta'a Oa in southwestern Hiva ʻOa. Rising to 1,269 m above sea level, Temetiu is also the highest point on the island.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Atuona.
Atuona
Town
Photo: Sémhur, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Atuona, located on Atuona Bay on the southern side of Hiva Oa island, French Polynesia, is the administrative centre of the commune of Hiva-Oa. Atuona was the capital of all the Marquesas Islands but it has been replaced by Taioha'e. Atuona is situated 4 km northeast of Marae.
Marae
- Type: Historical site
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Hiva-Oa, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia, Polynesia, Oceania
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Latitude
-9.82746° or 9° 49′ 39″ southLongitude
-139.07124° or 139° 4′ 17″ westElevation
171 metres (561 feet)Open location code
64225WFH+2GGeoNames ID
12042230
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In Other Languages
“Marae” goes by many names.
- French: “Marae”
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