Chief Roi Mata's Domain

The story behind the place

Sites on Efate, Lelepa and Artok are associated with the life and death of Chief Roi Mata in the early seventeenth century. His former residence, the place associated with his death and his burial site connect archaeology with continuing oral traditions. Customary respect and tabu prohibitions remain essential to this cultural landscape.

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