House of Taga Ruins

　　Introduction  
　　The House of Taga Ruins (House of Taga), situated in the southern part of Tinian Island, are the remnants of a stone house built by the Taga people, dating back 3,500 years.       The stones used to construct the house were called latte stones, some reaching up to 6 meters in height, and how these heavy stones were transported remains a mystery to this day. The House of Taga was supported by twelve pillars, of which only one remains today. When European explorers discovered these ruins, they marveled at the massive stone pillars and the enormous capstones resting atop them, expressing great admiration for the strength and craftsmanship of the ancient Chamorro people.  

　　 Northern Mariana Islands, USA