Morongo Uta

One of hilltop fortreses in Rapa Iti, Morongo Uta

One of the most impressive inland fortifications in Rapa Iti, built around 1500 AD on the top of 258 m high mountain. This small island has 13 – 14 prehistoric mountaintop fortifications.

Wonders of the Austral Islands

View towards Avera bay, Rurutu in Austral Islands

Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of Australia and Oceania 🢖 Wonders of Polynesia 🢖 Wonders of French Polynesia 🢖 Wonders of the Austral Islands Territory Wonders of the Austral Islands   Highlights The remote Austral Islands are a part of French Polynesia. These islands are a treasure trove of exciting cultural heritage. Many monuments here are unusual – the cave settlements of Rurutu, hilltop fortresses of […]