Langi Tombs

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Large square or rectangular earthen burial mounds on the island of Tonga of the Tui Tonga dynasty. They have terraced sides faced with slabs of cut coral limestone. Some contain burial chambers, also built of coral slabs. According to tradition, langi were the burial places of the Tongan ruling aristocracy. Most are associated with the ceremonial center at Mu'a on Tongatapu.

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Large square or rectangular earthen tombs on the island of Tonga. They have terraced sides faced with slabs of cut coral limestone. According to tradition, langi were the burial places of the Tongan ruling aristocracy. None have been excavated.

The Macmillan dictionary of archaeology, Ruth D. Whitehouse, 1983Copied

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