The Mysterious Stones of Tonga
In this article, Dr ‘Ana Maui Taufe‘ulungaki describes and discusses an unusual stone monument, Ha‘amonga ‘a Maui (the Burden of Maui), which stands near the village of Niutōua in Tonga. The monument is special because there are very few stone structures to be found anywhere in the Pacific.
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Series: School Journal Level 2 August 2017
Reading year level: 4
Category: Non-fiction
Topics: ancient monuments, Burden of Maui, Ha‘amonga a Maui, history, king’s stone clock, King Taufa‘ahau Tupou IV, King Tu‘itātui, Lapita, Maui, mystery, Niutōua, oral history, Pasifika history, standing stones, stone monuments, technology, Tonga, World Heritage Site
The Mysterious Stones of Tonga
Words by 'Ana Maui Taufe'ulungaki
Illustrations by Scott Pearson
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