House of Taga, located on the island of Tinian in the Northern Mariana Islands, is an archaeological site that features the remnants of ancient Chamorro culture. The site is renowned for its towering megalithic stone pillars, known as latte stones, which were used as foundations for elevated buildings. Each latte stone consists of a base pillar (haligi) and a capstone (tasa) and is believed to date back to around 800 AD. The House of Taga is named after the legendary Chief Taga, who is said to have built these structures. It is one of the most significant and well-preserved examples of prehistoric architecture in the region, offering valuable insights into the early inhabitants' way of life and their engineering prowess.
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