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Musée comunal de Ua Huka

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Musée comunal de Ua Huka, Archaeological museum in Vaipae'e, French Polynesia

The museum contains a diverse collection of traditional Marquesan artifacts including wood carvings, tapas, bracelets, earrings, paddles, puzzles, and stone adzes.

Established in 1989, the museum showcases archaeological discoveries from Ua Huka island, including findings from the Hane settlement dating back to 350 AD.

The exhibition features a reconstructed cave dwelling that demonstrates the living conditions and daily practices of early Marquesan inhabitants.

Located in the main settlement of Vaipae'e, the museum serves as a primary destination for understanding the archaeological heritage of the Marquesas Islands.

The museum houses rare Marquesan tikis and traditional fishhooks that represent the sophisticated craftsmanship techniques developed by ancient Pacific islanders.

Location: Ua Huka

Address: Unnamed Road, 3C9W+96V, Ua Huka, French Polynesia Ua Huka Ua Huka

GPS coordinates: -8.93152,-139.55443

Latest update: March 9, 2025 02:32

Marquesas Islands: volcanic sites, ancestral tikis and cultural heritage

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The Marquesas Islands are characterized by volcanic formations that shape landscapes marked by rocky peaks, ancient calderas, and basalt cliffs. Deep bays like those of Taiohae or the Virgins cut through the coasts, while black sand beaches reflect the archipelago's geological origins. The island interior reveals valleys, waterfalls, and reliefs reaching up to 1200 meters in altitude. Marquesian cultural heritage is evident through preserved archaeological sites in the Taipivai valley, where ceremonial platforms and petroglyphs carved into rock still exist. The Puamau tiki statues, carved from volcanic stone, are among the largest Polynesian sculptures. Museums in Atuona and Ua Huka hold collections that document traditional life, while the Gauguin Cultural Center and the Jacques Brel Space trace the careers of these two artists who spent their final days in the archipelago. The Taiohae Cathedral blends European architecture with local sculpted motifs, illustrating the cultural exchanges that have shaped the islands' history.

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Musée comunal de Ua Huka

Musée comunal de Ua Huka, Archaeological museum in Vaipae'e, French Polynesia

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Eiao Island Nature Reserve

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Centre Jacques Brel

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Site archeologique de Puamau

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