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Archaeology of Samoa began with the first systematic survey of archaeological remains on Savai'i island by Jack Golson in 1957. [1] Since then, surveys and studies in the rest of Samoa have uncovered major findings of settlements, stone and earth mounds including star mounds, Lapita pottery remains and pre-historic artifacts.
The excavators have interpreted the mound as an important central place and ceremonial site tied to the stratification of the Samoan society. [6] After examining the radiocarbon data found from charcoal in several sites in Samoa including the Pulemelei Mound, [ 7 ] have found that the earth ovens, were used for cooking the root of the ti plant ...
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The Tataga-Matau Fortified Quarry Complex, designated Site AS-34-10, is a major archaeological complex on Tutuila, the largest island of American Samoa.Located in an upland area on the western side of the island above the village of Leone, the complex consists of a series of basalt quarries and structures that archaeologists have interpreted as having a military defensive purpose.
The Fagā Village Site is a major archaeological site in the United States territory of American Samoa. Located on the north shore of the island of Ta'u, it is, according to local oral history, one of the oldest settlements in all of the Samoan islands, and an important site in the formation of Samoan culture. The site includes a large number ...
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Pages in category "Archaeological sites on the National Register of Historic Places in American Samoa" The following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.