In Polynesia is a unique stone structure of the XI century – Gate of Tonga. According to local legend, at certain times years, passing through this gate, you can go to the habitat the god here and the same road to come back.
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According to other beliefs, this is a place of burning of the dead leaders, a symbol related bonds Ufologists are convinced that it could not do without aliens.
Tonga Gate is located in the eastern part of Tongatapu Island, known as the treasury of the historical past of Polynesia, its cradle. Currently, it houses an archaeological site. nature reserve. This part of the island is wild and deserted. For many kilometers deserted white shores and bays stretched out. Purring tidal wave on coral shallows, hard palm leaves crunch under gusts the wind.
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And I can’t believe that many centuries ago in these deserted places boiled a life. Evidence of this is remnants scattered throughout the island. Mua settlements, most of which are located precisely on east. The largest of these ancient settlements is called Muu and located on the shore of the inner lagoon. Next to him is a memorial board dedicated to landing on the island of James Cook. Apparently the island little has changed externally since the 18th century, when the legendary the traveler, seeing him for the first time, called Tongatapu “solid garden. “Then Cook met with the local leaders and noted that they know their genealogy well, are guardians of legends and traditions of the people. According to these legends, he created the first Tongans from the larvae, the god Tangaloa himself became the father of the first king. Later Tangaloa exiled delinquent small gods to the earth from heaven help your son. It is believed that it was this myth that formed the basis modern social structure in the kingdom of Tonga. Still the archipelago is a constitutional kingdom on top the step of which is the king himself, below is a layer of nobility, and then the rest of the Tongans.
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The current King Tubou IV produces expensive brands, where under his portrait inscribed: “Tonga. Where time begins.” Indeed, the archipelago is located at the very line of the change of dates: in a few dozen miles east of Nukualof “today” is considered already yesterday. Kings are revered in this island nation almost like God, and when his big limousine rides along the road with a trembling flag, everyone crouches and then sits on the sidelines with crossed legs and folded palms. It’s not just a beautiful custom, it’s law strictly enforced by local by the cops. But archaeological sites in the kingdom are not due attention is given, and they are poorly studied, including unique heritage of Tongaputu island. For example, a complex of limestone coral blocks in the form of four-meter pyramids, up to 4 m high. It is still unknown how building blocks were delivered here. Suggest that they were brought to Tangaputa in huge canoes from other islands. After all, on the island itself does not have suitable building material. But with mysterious megalith – Gate of Tong, the acquaintance of any begins a foreigner from Tongatapu. The construction is stone blocks folded in the shape of the letter “P”, standing in palm thickets. On two pillars of coral limestone about five meters high there is a six-meter stone crossbar, fortified in the grooves, hollowed out at the top of the pillars. According to rough estimates, Three massive blocks weigh at least 40 tons.
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Scientists are perplexed: how 1200 years ago it was built strange construction, and what is its purpose? Part by archaeologist believes that megalith is an entrance to the royal past territory, but no other buildings were found in the district – some goal. Where did they lead? It is also unclear why they disappeared without a trace. buildings, roads, household items of a mysterious palace. The only thing left is a large tower nearby vertical plate, which supposedly served as the back of the throne of Thuytatoui. Scientists concluded that previously stone blocks were carefully polished. There are neatly carved marks on the bar corresponding to the shortest and longest days of the year. It was suggested that it was an ancient observatory, designed to calculate the days of the equinox and solstice. It is likely that in the beginning the building served as a gate, leading to the residence of the kings. And then turned into a solar observatory. According to another version, the structure was built the ruler of Tuitatuy with the aim of reconciling his warring sons, and trilith was to symbolize the family ties between them. There is another legend that the Gates of Tong are dedicated to the Polynesian to the god Maui, who, according to legend, lifted the archipelago from the ocean. The mystery also lies in the fact that in some parts of our planet similar structures are also available. For example, Japan is dotted with many with thousands of gates denoting sacred places. Only different Material – Japanese gate made of wood. Near Okinawa there are flooded structures – no gates connected to anything massive masonry.
The famous gates of Teotihuacan
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The Romans also loved to decorate their empire separately. ceremonial gates. There is also Stonehenge, and the gate to Polynesia could be part of it. All these intriguing parallels between similar monuments of completely different cultures, convinced researchers in what may have existed in the Pacific powerful “X – culture”, which had a civilizing influence in all directions. Careful scientific research is required to confirm this. research of ancient stone construction. In the meantime, the mysterious a historical monument stands alone on the island of Tongatapu, and does not want disclose the plans of the ancient builders. Japan Time
