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    History of Tonga

    The history of Tonga is recorded since the ninth century BC, when seafarers associated with the Lapita diaspora first settled the islands which now make up the Kingdom of Tonga. Along with Fiji and Samoa, the area served as a gateway into the rest of the Pacific region known as Polynesia. Ancient Tongan mythologies recorded by early European explorers report the islands of 'Ata and Tongatapu as the first islands having been hauled to the surface from the deep ocean by Maui. Wikipedia

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  2. en.wikipedia.org

    The history of Tonga is recorded since the ninth century BC, when seafarers associated with the Lapita diaspora first settled the islands which now make up the Kingdom of Tonga. [1] Along with Fiji and Samoa, the area served as a gateway into the rest of the Pacific region known as Polynesia. [2] Ancient Tongan mythologies recorded by early European explorers report the islands of 'Ata and ...
  3. britannica.com

    History of Tonga, a survey of notable events and people in the history of Tonga. Located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, Tonga consists of some 170 islands divided into three main island groups: Tongatapu in the south, Ha'apai in the center, and Vava'u in the north. Isolated islands include
  4. worldofhistorycheatsheet.com

    Jul 23, 2024Tonga, an archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean, has a rich history characterized by its indigenous Polynesian culture, early European contact, and eventual emergence as a constitutional monarchy. Ancient and Pre-Colonial Period Early Settlement: The islands of Tonga were first settled by the Lapita people around 1500 BCE. These early Polynesians brought with them advanced navigation skills ...
  5. en.wikipedia.org

    This is a timeline of Tongan history, comprising important legal and territorial changes and political events in Tonga and its predecessor states. To read about the background to these events, see History of Tonga. See also the list of monarchs of Tonga and list of prime ministers of Tonga.
  6. everyculture.com

    History and Ethnic Relations Emergence of the Nation. The Tongan creation myth describes how the islands were fished from the ocean by Maui, one of the three major gods. Another myth explains how 'Aho'eitu became the first Tu'i Tonga (king). He was the son of a human female and the god Tangaloa. Human and divine at the same time, the Tu'i Tonga was the embodiment of the Tongan people, and this ...
  7. en.wikipedia.org

    The early history of Tonga covers the islands' settlement and the early Lapita culture through to the rise of the Tuʻi Tonga Empire. What is known about Tonga before European contact comes from myths, stories, songs, poems, (as there was no writing system) as well as from archaeological excavations. Many ancient sites, kitchens and refuse heaps, have been found in Tongatapu and Haʻapai, and ...
  8. tonga-gov.pt

    The Kingdom of Tonga's history stretches back over 3000 years, beginning with the migration of the Lapita people from the mainland and islands of Southeast Asia. Both Tonga's culture and customs began with these earliest of Polynesians, and many ancient traditions have continued respectfully through to the present day.
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