Archaeology is the study of ancient history through material remains. Archaeologists use excavation followed by analysis to understand past human societies and how they changed over time.
The National Park of American Samoa regularly conducts archaeological research within the park boundaries. This work is carried out in conjunction with local communities, who donate time as well as valuable knowledge of local history.
There are numerous archaeological sites found within the national park boundaries.
People Samoan people keep their traditional values more...
Stories High Talking Chiefs are skilled story-tellers more...
The To'aga Site To'aga is one of the more significant archeological sites in the S. Pacific more...
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Some twenty percent of American Samoa’s nearshore waters lie within the park, and most of the 900 fish species recorded at American Samoa likely occur within the park.