French Polynesia

Regional sacred-site guide

Sacred sites in Marquesas Islands

Explore 1 sacred place in Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia, with a regional map and links to detailed site guides.

Traditions in Marquesas Islands

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Site types in Marquesas Islands

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Tehueto Petroglyphs and Me’ae
Indigenous

Tehueto Petroglyphs and Me’ae

Atuona / Hiva Oa, Marquesas Islands, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia

Tehueto holds tiki heads, a stone ceremonial platform, and petroglyphs of raised-arm human figures carved into a large basalt block, reached by a river-valley hike inland...

Key questions

Marquesas Islands sacred-site questions

How many sacred sites are listed in Marquesas Islands?
This regional guide currently includes 1 sacred site in Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia.
Which traditions are represented in Marquesas Islands?
The most represented traditions in the current guide include Indigenous.
Can I view Marquesas Islands sacred sites on a map?
Yes. Switch to map view to compare the listed places, then open a site page for coordinates and visiting context.