House of Taga (Tinian latte stones)
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The House of Taga on Tinian is an ancient Chamorro archaeological site famed for its massive stone latte pillars, which once supported a large chiefly house and are among the most iconic megalithic structures in the Mariana Islands.
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| House of Taga (Tinian latte stones) canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: House of Taga (Tinian latte stones) Context triple: [Taga Stone Quarry, relatedTo, House of Taga (Tinian latte stones)]
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Pohnpei Island highlands
Pohnpei Island highlands are the elevated interior region of Pohnpei in the Federated States of Micronesia, characterized by lush tropical rainforest, high rainfall, and rugged volcanic terrain.
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B.
Nan Madol
Nan Madol is an ancient ruined city built on a series of artificial islets off the coast of Pohnpei in Micronesia, renowned for its massive basalt structures and often called the "Venice of the Pacific."
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C.
Kalaupapa National Historical Park
Kalaupapa National Historical Park is a remote historic site on the Hawaiian island of Molokaʻi that preserves the former leprosy (Hansen’s disease) settlement and the stories of its patients and caregivers.
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D.
Satawal
Satawal is a small, remote coral atoll in the Federated States of Micronesia renowned for its traditional non-instrument navigation and seafaring culture.
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E.
Kalaupapa Peninsula
Kalaupapa Peninsula is a remote, historically significant area on the Hawaiian island of Molokaʻi, best known for its former leprosy settlement and dramatic sea cliffs.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: House of Taga (Tinian latte stones) Target entity description: The House of Taga on Tinian is an ancient Chamorro archaeological site famed for its massive stone latte pillars, which once supported a large chiefly house and are among the most iconic megalithic structures in the Mariana Islands.
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A.
Pohnpei Island highlands
Pohnpei Island highlands are the elevated interior region of Pohnpei in the Federated States of Micronesia, characterized by lush tropical rainforest, high rainfall, and rugged volcanic terrain.
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B.
Nan Madol
Nan Madol is an ancient ruined city built on a series of artificial islets off the coast of Pohnpei in Micronesia, renowned for its massive basalt structures and often called the "Venice of the Pacific."
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C.
Kalaupapa National Historical Park
Kalaupapa National Historical Park is a remote historic site on the Hawaiian island of Molokaʻi that preserves the former leprosy (Hansen’s disease) settlement and the stories of its patients and caregivers.
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D.
Satawal
Satawal is a small, remote coral atoll in the Federated States of Micronesia renowned for its traditional non-instrument navigation and seafaring culture.
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E.
Kalaupapa Peninsula
Kalaupapa Peninsula is a remote, historically significant area on the Hawaiian island of Molokaʻi, best known for its former leprosy settlement and dramatic sea cliffs.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
ancient Chamorro site
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archaeological site ⓘ megalithic site ⓘ |
| access | road accessible ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle | latte architecture ⓘ |
| associatedLegend | Chief Taga ⓘ |
| associatedWith | ancient Mariana Islands society ⓘ |
| builtFor | chiefly residence ⓘ |
| category |
Archaeological sites in the Northern Mariana Islands
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Chamorro culture ⓘ Latte stone sites ⓘ Megalithic monuments ⓘ |
| constructionTechnique |
megalithic stone quarrying
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stone dressing ⓘ |
| country |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| culture |
Chamorro
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linked to:
Chamorro people
|
| currentCondition | ruins ⓘ |
| currentUse |
cultural tourism site
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educational site ⓘ |
| ethnicGroupAssociated | Chamorro people ⓘ |
| function |
ceremonial center
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house foundation ⓘ |
| hasNameOrigin | named after legendary chief Taga ⓘ |
| hasPart |
capstones
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latte stones ⓘ shaft stones ⓘ stone pillars ⓘ |
| hasType | latte stone set ⓘ |
| heritageDesignation | archaeological heritage site ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Mariana Islands
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Northern Mariana Islands ⓘ Tinian ⓘ |
| locatedNear |
San Jose Village, Tinian
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linked to:
San Jose village, Tinian
|
| materialUsed |
coral limestone
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limestone ⓘ |
| notableFor |
largest known latte stones on Tinian
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massive latte pillars ⓘ |
| partOf |
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
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linked to:
Northern Mariana Islands
|
| period | pre-contact period ⓘ |
| region | Micronesia ⓘ |
| significance |
chiefly house foundation
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example of latte architecture ⓘ iconic megalithic structure of the Mariana Islands ⓘ |
| supportedStructure |
chiefly house
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large wooden house ⓘ |
| terrain | coastal plateau ⓘ |
| touristAttraction | yes ⓘ |
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Subject: House of Taga (Tinian latte stones) Description of subject: The House of Taga on Tinian is an ancient Chamorro archaeological site famed for its massive stone latte pillars, which once supported a large chiefly house and are among the most iconic megalithic structures in the Mariana Islands.
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