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Marae Taputapuatea This religious site is significant to the priests and navigators of Polynesia as they would gather to offer sacrifices to the gods. It was established in 1000 AD, and a local fri

Marae Taputapuatea This religious site is significant to the priests and navigators of Polynesia as they would gather to offer sacrifices to the gods. It was established in 1000 AD, and a local friend took me there for the day.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2013
Date Uploaded: 11.2013
Photo Location: French Polynesia
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Copyright: © Thomas Tsutsumoto