Landmark· Kauehi· French Polynesia: Tuamotus, Marquesas, Gambier & Australs
Ancient Maite Pit Gardens (Kauehi)
15° 49.6′ S · 145° 6.6′ W
Old 'maite' cultivation pits behind Tearavero, dug down to the freshwater lens so that taro could grow on a bare coral atoll.
Practical
Coordinate from OpenStreetMap ('ancien maite (fosses à cultures)', historic ruins), about 400 m south of the church and inland of the school, beside the cemetery. They lie on private family land, so ask in the village before walking in. Mosquitoes are heavy in the damp pits; wear repellent.
Best for
A glimpse of how atoll people grew food
Nearby
- Kauehi Health Post (Infirmerie)0.1 NM away
- Magasin Anna (Kauehi)0.1 NM away
- Magasin Yip (Kauehi)0.1 NM away
- Mamie's Fresh Vegetables (Kauehi)0.1 NM away
- Kauehi Gendarmerie and Mairie0.2 NM away
- Kauehi Supply Ship Day (Tearavero)0.2 NM away
- Magasin by the Church (Kauehi)0.2 NM away
- Tearavero Church (Kauehi)0.2 NM away