Abstract
New archaeological excavations were conducted in 2009 in the Hatuana dune site, Ua Huka, Marquesas archipelago (French Polynesia). The objectives of this research were to determine the complete stratigraphy of the western section of the site, and to obtain charcoal samples for radiocarbon dating. The results are presented here, updating previous dates by E. Conte, and enhancing our understanding of the place of the Hatuana coastal area in the islands prehistory. The main occupation occurred during a period of warfare, suggesting that the place was used to control and prevent enemy attacks.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 103-108pp |
| Journal | Journal of Pacific Archaeology |
| Volume | 2 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 2011 |