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Pouērua pā

Pouērua pā

Pouērua pā

The volcanic cone of Pouērua, near Kaikohe, was fortified with massive earthworks and palisades some 350–550 years ago. It was not permanently occupied, but was a place of refuge in time of war.

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Photograph by Kevin Jones

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