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AFAR

Andover Foundation for
Archaeological Research

AFAR is a nonprofit scientific organization founded in 1984 by pioneering archaeologist Richard “Scotty” MacNeish.  MacNeish’s student, University of Hawai‘i archaeologist Barry Rolett has served as AFAR President since 1996.  Our mission is to pursue archaeological research through the involvement of local communities and the general public.  We currently run field projects in French Polynesia.

Tahuata, in the Marquesas Islands, is the location of our ongoing project.

Tahuata, in the Marquesas Islands, is the location of our ongoing project.

French Polynesia Summer Project and Field School

Archaeology in the Marquesas

We’re heading to the field in 2025! Be part of it as we continue our long-standing research on Tahuata. Link here.

 
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Te Ana Peua

The Tahuata Museum

Our collection of Marquesan archaeological artifacts is among the best in the world.

Link here to explore the first community-based archaeology museum in French Polynesia.