Lapita

The excavation site contains numerous pottery fragments with detailed geometric patterns created through dentate stamping techniques by ancient Pacific settlers.

The location served as a settlement for Austronesian people between 1600 and 500 BCE, leading to discoveries that shaped understanding of Pacific migration patterns.

The pottery remains at the site display intricate patterns that demonstrate the technical skills and artistic expressions of early Pacific Island inhabitants.

Research teams continue excavation work at the site, uncovering artifacts that provide information about early Pacific settlement and migration routes.

The archaeological findings include specific pottery designs that connect cultures across 4,000 kilometers of Pacific Ocean, from Melanesia to Samoa.

Location: Koné

GPS coordinates: -21.10278,164.79889

Latest update: April 9, 2025 23:58