Taia dendroglyphs

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Coordinates:	43.8562 S 176.4129 W
No:	186 (list of all attractions)
Category:	Other archaeological monuments
Values:	Archaeology
Rank:	7
Address:	Australia and Oceania, New Zealand, Chatham Islands, north - east Rehoa, forest between Te Whanga Lagoon and Lake Kairae

One of five groups of Chatham dendroglyphs is Lake Kairae dendroglyphs.

During the review and counting in November - December 1998 (1) here were found 16 trees with 22 carvings. Researchers though were not convinced that they found all trees - there might be more.

Lake Kairae nature reserve area was fenced to prevent grazing in late 1970ies - early 1980ies.

Main article about Chatham Island dendroglyphs with more information: Hapupu dendroglyphs.

Map

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References

Fraser W. Jopson and Craig R. McKibbin, Moriori tree carvings. Close-range photogrammetic record and survey, Department of Conservation, September 2000. Accessed 06.01.11.