Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
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The Palauli district in Samoa is a site of significant archaeological interest, featuring extensive pre-historic settlements. Central to this area is the Pulemelei Mound, a large artificial mound that indicates the presence of advanced construction techniques and social organization. The mound, along with the surveyed settlements, suggests that the region was inhabited across multiple periods, including the Neolithic, Chalcolithic, Bronze Age, and Iron Age. These findings provide insights into the ancient cultures of the Pacific and their development over millennia. The site is crucial for understanding the early human habitation and societal structures in this part of the world.
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- Samoa
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