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National Park of American Samoa
Archaeology
 
Grave site - Saua, Ta'u
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Grave site - Saua, Ta'u
 
Archaeologists examining stone.

Ben Teele

Park archaeologist showing artifact stone to university student

Archaeology brochure

 

Archaeology is the study of ancient history through material remains. Archaeologists use excavation followed by analysis to understand past human societies and how they changed over time. 

The National Park of American Samoa conducts archaeological research within the park boundaries. This work is carried out in conjunction with local communities, who donate time as well as valuable knowledge of local history.

There are numerous archaeological sites found within the national park boundaries.
Samoan girl in fiafia costume
People
Samoan people keep their traditional values
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A Samoan Matai storyteller.
Stories
High Talking Chiefs are skilled story-tellers
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Thickware ceramics from American Samoa
The To'aga Site
To'aga is one of the more significant archeological sites in the S. Pacific
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View out through the Tutuila Island rainforest toward the north shore’s rugged coastline.  

Did You Know?
Where still intact, Samoan rainforest extends from mountain summits to ocean shoreline. Because fruit bats are important pollinators, fruit bearing trees and shrubs are common.

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Last Updated: November 19, 2009 at 18:27 EST