Before learning about the Ha'amonga, you might want to know a little about Tonga. Watch the video below for a brief history about Tonga.
Haʻamonga ʻa Maui (Burden of Maui) - is a 12-ton stone trilithon located in Tonga, Heketā, near the village of Niutōua, in the north of the island of Tongatapu, in the Pacific Ocean.
It is constructed from of three limestone slabs, and is about 5m high, 2m wide, 6m long. Ha'amonga 'a Maui was built at the beginning of the 13th century under the 11th Tuʻi Tonga Tuʻitātui (king strike the knee), most likely as a gateway to his royal compound Heketā. One can pass through the portal and walk the short distance towards the ʻesi maka faakinanga (stone to lean against), which served as the king's throne.
The 'Esi Maka Faakinanga or the kings throne. Sitting with his back to that stone he was safe from assassins from behind and with his long stick he could hit every potential foe from the front on his knees.
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ReplyDeleteCool! Now i want to go to Tonga :)
This is some deep stuff dude, might have to look into it.
ReplyDeleteI never knew about this! Might have to take a vacation soon :)
ReplyDeleteHa, I really haven't ever heard of this before, cool :). The kid in front makes it look even bigger. It looks like a fun structure to climb on
ReplyDeleteThat's awsome. I didn't know about this either. I love the selfless attitude of the Tongan culture.
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