Marquesas Islands
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Te Henua Enata – The Marquesas Islands are an archipelago of volcanic origin in the South Pacific Ocean, politically part of French Polynesia.
Due to the great geographical isolation and its rugged topography, the archipelago has developed a unique terrestrial and marine ecosystem. Many endemic species, flora and fauna, are specific to the archipelago, sometimes to a single island, or even to a single peak. Its inhabitants developed a specific culture and artistic style. Most remarkable are the ‘Tiki’ stone sculptures, most of which can be found on the island of Hiva Oa.
Community Perspective: This site has been unreviewed so far. Take a good look at the official site maps before planning a visit since the islands are only inscribed partially.
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Site Info
- Full Name
- Te Henua Enata – The Marquesas Islands
- Unesco ID
- 1707
- Country
- France
- Inscribed
- 2024
- Type
- Mixed
- Criteria
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3 6 7 9 10
- Categories
- Archaeological site - Pacific Natural landscape - Insular
- Link
- By ID
Site History
2024 Inscribed
2010 Revision
Renomination of Les Iles Marquises (1996)
Site Links
Unesco Website
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