Marquesas Islands
a group of French islands in the S Pacific. 480 sq. mi. (1,245 sq. km).
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DNA resembling that of Indigenous people now living in Colombia appeared on an island called Fatu Hiva in the southern Marquesas Islands by around 1150, probably the result of a single ancient contact, the researchers estimate.
South Americans may have traveled to Polynesia 800 years ago | Bruce Bower | July 8, 2020 | Science NewsI choose the Marquesas Islands, because we have complete reports about them from numerous observers.
The Book of Life: Vol. I Mind and Body; Vol. II Love and Society | Upton SinclairHow different, how very different those sleepy days when we were drifting on towards the Marquesas Islands!
Summer Cruising in the South Seas | Charles Warren StoddardThe Marquesas Islands lay before us, dull spots of dark rock upon the gray water.
White Shadows in the South Seas | Frederick O'BrienRain fell drearily as we passed Fatu-hiva, the first of the Marquesas Islands sighted from the south.
White Shadows in the South Seas | Frederick O'Brien
Porter sailed for the Marquesas Islands, reaching them in the latter part of October.
Dewey and Other Naval Commanders | Edward S. Ellis
British Dictionary definitions for Marquesas Islands
/ (mɑːˈkeɪsæs) /
a group of volcanic islands in the S Pacific, in French Polynesia. Pop: 8712 (2002). Area: 1287 sq km (497 sq miles): French name: Îles Marquises (il markiz)
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