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Triple-stepped altar or ahu of Marae Ahu o Mahine, a stone temple platform, 17th century, in the Opunohu Valley, on the island of Mo'orea, Windward Islands, Society Islands, French Polynesia. The style of the marae is similar to those found on the coast, and is thought to be dedicated to Oro, god of fertility and war. Its name was given later, after Mahine, warrior chief of the Opunohu Valley in the late 18th century. The courtyard contains 2 backrest stones or ofa'i turu'i and 6 standing stones or ofa'i ti'i. This was probably the last marae to be built on this site. Opunohu was once a huge site in the volcanic crater, with only a few structures remaining, which were restored in 1969 Y H Sinoto of the Bishop Museum in Honolulu. Picture by Manuel Cohen

Unique Identifier AR9641404

Type Image

Purpose Public

Size 8826px × 5779px

Photo Credit Manuel Cohen / Art Resource, NY

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