Tohua Upeke, Hiva Oa, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia

Platforms in the meae or religious sanctuary of Tohua Upeke, in the Ta'a Oa valley, on the island of Hiva Oa, in the Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia. This religious site was used by the pre-European Marquesian civilisation and was the site of human sacrifices. Picture by Manuel Cohen

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Collectivite Collectivity Doutre-mer Francaise Hiva Hiva-oa Marquesan Marquesas Marquesian Marquises Meae Oceania Paepae Polynesia Polynesie Pre-european Republique Sacrifice Sanctuary Tohua

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