New Perspectives on the Occupation of Hatuana Dune Site, Ua Huka, Marquesas Islands

Archaeological excavations at the Hatuana dune site on Ua Huka, Marquesas Islands, reveal that the area was strategically occupied during a period of warfare, likely serving as a defensive position to control and deter enemy attacks. This finding updates previous radiocarbon dates and provides deeper insights into the coastal prehistory of the region. The study focused on determining the complete stratigraphy of the site's western section and obtaining charcoal samples for dating, building upon earlier research by E. Conte.

Molle, G., & Conte, E. (2011). New Perspectives on the Occupation of Hatuana Dune Site, Ua Huka, Marquesas Islands. Journal of Pacific Archaeology, 2(2), 103–108. https://doi.org/10.70460/jpa.v2i2.58